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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