Decree No. 42 of 2008 relative to the shape and installation of sorting grids on shrimp trawlers. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Equipment Bycatch Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree prescribes technical specifications for sorting grids to be installed on trawlers. The specifications concern, among other things, the mesh size of the grid, mechanisms for the returning to the sea of fish, installation, materials and dimensions of the grid and other equipment fixed to the grid. Non-observance of specifications shall be punished in accordance with provisions of Act No. 40 of 1983, Act No. 91 of 1976 and Act No. 11 of 1925. 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 Repeals Directive No. 968 of 2000 relative to the shape and installation of sorting grids on shrimp trawlers. Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2002) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation No. 1104 on the design and installation of sorting grids in shrimp trawls. Legislation | Norway | 2012 (2016) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX