Decree No. 883 relative to protection zones for lobster. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2006 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Aquatic animals Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree aims at the protection of lobsters by prohibiting any fishing with other gear than handheld line, fishing rod and other specified artisanal fishing methods in geographic areas as specified in this Decree. Contravention of this rule shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of the Act relating to sea-water fisheries. 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