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Decree No. 632 of 2001 to regulate fishing for capelin in Greenland, Iceland and Jan Mayen in the season 2001-2002.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Marine fishes Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Seasons
Geographical area
Europe, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters in force immediately.
Abstract

This Decree prohibits in principle fishing by Norwegian vessels for capelin in the North-East Atlantic. Notwithstanding the prohibition vessels of Norway may catch 112.315 tons of capelin in the Fisheries zone of Jan Mayen, and in areas of the Fisheries Zones of Greenland and Iceland north of 64° 30 N. Of this amount 46.054 tons may be caught in the Icelandic economic zone. Section 6 specifies basic single catch quotas based on the size of the participating vessel. The Fisheries Directorate may

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX