Decree No. 261 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for capelin in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard in 1998. Country/Territory Svalbard (Norway) Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Offences/penalties Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Immediately and remains into force until the end of 1998. Abstract This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels of any type and support vessels including vessels for experimental fishing and exploration. It completely prohibits the fishing for capelin in the areas defined in Act No. 11 of 1925 concerning Svalbard. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with section 4 of Act No. 11 of 1925. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 20 of 1978 to regulate fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX