Decree No. 531 of 2002 to regulate experimental fishing for Greenland halibut and anglerfish off the coast of the Faeroe Islands in 2002. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Total allowable catch Allocation/quota 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 Article 1 prohibits in principal fishing for Greenland halibut and anglerfish by Norwegian vessels in the zone of the Faeroe Islands. Article 2 allows a total allowable catch for Norwegian vessels fishing with nets of 75 tons of Greenland halibut and 25 tons of anglerfish. Article 3 deals with application for participation in fishing by vessels and article 4 maximum quotas for vessels which may be fixed by the Directorate of Fisheries. Article 6 concerns the redistribution of catch quotas. Article 7 gives powers to the Directorate to stop fishing if quota levels are reached. The Directorate may fix a last sailing date and establish further rules regarding reporting and other matters of practical character. (8 articles) 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 Act No. 15 of 1999 relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals (Participation Act). Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX