Decree No. 847 of 2009 relative to the fishing for eels in 2009. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree prohibits, in principle fishing for, storage on board and landing of eels in the territorial waters and EEZ of Norway. However, a total allowable catch of 50 tons may be caught by Norwegian vessels at conditions as set out by this Decree. The Directorate of Fisheries may establish reporting requirements for fishing and may stop fishing when the total quota is reached. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX