Decree No. 894 of 2007 to regulate the right of access to participate in fishing for Red King Crabs east of 26° E in 2008. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2007 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Crustaceans Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Access right Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree prohibits in principal fishing for, storage on board and landing of Red King Crabs by Norwegian vessels in the 2007/2008 season east of 26° E. Article 2 allows, however, a total allowable catch for Norwegian vessels of 300.000 male crabs to be caught in a specified area. Of this amount 5000 male crabs may be caught for by non-commercial fishermen and 18.000 crabs for research purposes. Criteria for participation in Group I and Group II are specified in articles 4 to 15. Criteria conc Full text Norwegian Website www.lovadat.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 15 of 1999 relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals (Participation Act). Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2008) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX