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Decree No. 814 of 1994 to regulate fishing for mackerel with drift nets.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree applies to fishing with drift nets for mackerel north of Hordaland in the Norwegian Economic Zone in the periods from 1 April until 15 August of each year. Section 2 requires vessels to notify the Fisheries Chief of the district in which fishing is carried out. Included in the information which shall be reported to the Fisheries Chief shall be the mesh-size of the nets which are used. Infringement of these provisions shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act. (4 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

Repealed by

Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX