Decree No. 547 of 1990 relative the breeding crustacean. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Mariculture Crustaceans Aquatic animals Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force immediately. Abstract This Decree regulates the production of shellfish. "Shellfish" in this context shall mean crustacean such as lobster, crawfish, shrimps, crabs and similar, and molluscs such as oysters, blue mussels, other mussels and snails. No one shall construct, install, expand, hold a majority stake in, operate, etc. a fish farming enterprise without a permission of the Director of Fisheries. Section 3 regulates the procedures of application for permits and section 4 specifies reasons for refusal of a permit. The applicant shall submit an investment and financing plan (sect. 5). Permits may be given under this Decree for a production capacity not exceeding 1 million of fish a year. The permit expires if the permit holder does not start farming operations within a year of the date of issue. (11 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 68 of 1985 relating to the breeding of fish, shellfish and related matters. Legislation | Norway | 1985 (2001) Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 1799 relative to authorizations for the breeding of fish species other than salmon, trout and rainbow trout. Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2016) Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, EIA Source: FAO, FAOLEX