Decree No. 6 of 1994 to prohibit fishing for capelin in the Barents Sea. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Immediately and remains until further notice. Abstract It is forbidden for Norwegian vessels to fish for capelin in ICES areas I and II. This prohibition applies also to Norwegian vessels used in those areas by others than Norwegian citizens but who are equalled with Norwegian citizens according to section 1 of the Marine Fisheries Act 1983. (2 sections) 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