Decree No. 869 of 2003 to regulate fishing for cod in the North Sea south of 62° N in 2003. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Total allowable catch Marine fishes Allocation/quota Landing Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Remains into force for the whole year 2003. Abstract This Decree prohibits in principal fishing for and landing of cod in the marine areas south of the 62nd parallel by Norwegian vessels. Section 2, however, establishes a maximum of allowable catch of 4.114 tons for vessels fishing with conventional gear defined in section 3. Other provisions concern a halt on fishing when quota levels are reached, landing, bycatch (2.5 percent), rational management by the Director of Fisheries and offences. (9 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