Decree No. 745 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for bluefin tuna. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Immediately. Abstract This Decree prohibits any fishing for bluefin tuna in the Norwegian fisheries jurisdiction by Norwegian or foreign fishing vessels, including vessels used for research or experimental fishing. The prohibition to fish bluefin tuna applies also to Norwegian vessels outside of the Norwegian fisheries jurisdiction. Offences against these rules shall be punished pursuant section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act. 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 Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution,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