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Decree No. 267 of 2006 to prohibit fishing for various types of plankton species.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters in force on 22 March 2006.
Abstract

This Decree prohibits Norwegian vessels to fish for and land specified species of animal plankton in the North-east Atlantic in ICES areas I to XIV. Fishing contrary to the above rule shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of the Sea-water Fisheries Act of 1983.

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