Decree No. 859 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the North-eastern part of the Norwegian Economic Zone. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1998 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign fishing vessels of any type in an area North-east of a straight line from the 72° 10,46 North; 10° 18,42 East to Djarupkeret 70° 40,5 North; 21° 59,1 East. It completely prohibits the fishing for young Norwegian herring in these areas, except in areas indicated in article from 1 October 2001 onwards. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of Sea Fisheries Act of 1983. 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 Amended by Decree amending the Decree No. 859 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the North-eastern part of the Norwegian Economic Zone. Legislation | Norway | 2017 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation No. 3910 on fishing, catching and harvesting of wild marine resources (the harvesting regulation). Legislation | Norway | 2021 (2023) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, High seas, Foreign fishing, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Use restrictions, Seasons, Bycatch, Size, Animal welfare, Landing, Data collection/reporting, Marking/identification, Maritime zone, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX