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Decree No. 264 of 2001 to regulate fishing for bottom fish in fishery zones of Greenland in 2001.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Marine fishes Fishing area
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force immediately and remains in force until the end of 2001.
Abstract

The Decree prohibits fishing by vessels flying the flag of Norway in fishery zones of Greenland (ICES areas Va, XII and XIV and NAFO subarea 1) in 2001. However quotas of halibut (200 tons), Greenland halibut (1.520 tons), and some other bottom species may be caught in fishing areas of West Greenland. Quotas of halibut (593 tons), Greenland halibut (1.355 tons), cod (700 tons), red fish (1.200 tons) and some other bottom species may be caught in fishing areas of East Greenland. Other provisions deal with report to the Director of Fisheries (art. 5), compulsory sailing dates to be established by the Directorate of Fisheries (art. 6), redistribution of quotas (art. 7), a stop on fishing (art. 8), and offences and penalties (art. 9).

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Directive No. 190 of 1998 relative to fishing for bottom fish in fishery zones of Greenland in 1998 (No. 190 of 1998).

Legislation | Norway | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive relative to carrying out of fishing for bottom fish in fishery zones of Greenland in 2000 (No. 358 of 2000).

Legislation | Norway | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX