Decree No. 549 of 1990 relative to hatching of roe and the breeding of fish for stocking. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Mariculture 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 hatching of roe and the production of fish for stocking of salmon, rainbow trout, trout and char species. 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 plan (sect. 5). Permits may be given under this Decree for a production capacity not exceeding 1 million of fish a year. (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