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Decree No. 604 of 1997 to prohibit the sale of fish caught in accordance with comma a) of section 4 of the Sea Fisheries Act.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Seasons
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree prohibits fishermen who are not included in the Fishermen's Census to carry out fishing for purpose of sale of fish to third parties in the periods and part of the year for which, pursuant to provisions of the Sea Fisheries Act, a stop on commercial fishing with corresponding gear is in force. Fishing for own consumption is allowed, as well as some commercial fishing in specified circumstances by approval of the Directorate of Fisheries. (3 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