Decree No. 642 of 1995 to regulate the harvesting of sea weed and sea tangle. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1995 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquatic plants Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree concerns the harvesting and research of seaweed and sea tangle in the inner waters of Norway, the territorial sea and those parts of the Continental Shelf which are under Norwegian jurisdiction. It does not apply to waters of private property. The Decree aims conservation and management of seaweed as part of the management of the coastal zone ecosystem. The right to harvest seaweed and sea tangle belongs to the State (sect. 3). The Director of Fisheries may issue Directives for various harvesting grounds. In consultation with the Directorate of Nature Conservation permits for maximum 5 years may be issued for harvesting in such grounds (sect. 4). Section 6 deals with permits for research purposes. The Director of Fisheries may issue directions regarding the use of equipment for harvesting. Sections 8, 9 and 10 provide for the duty to register with, to report to respectively to notify the Director of Fisheries. Section 11 allows for fishing on harvesting grounds. (13 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 Implemented by Regulation No. 1232 on regulating harvesting of kelp in Sør-Trøndelag. Legislation | Norway | 2014 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit, Protected fishing area, Aquatic plants Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1231 on regulating harvesting of kelp in Møre og Romsdal. Legislation | Norway | 2014 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit, Protected fishing area, Aquatic plants Source: FAO, FAOLEX