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Decree No. 936 of 2006 to regulate fishing for bluefin tuna in 2006.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree prohibits any fishing for or landing of bluefin tuna by Norwegian vessels in 2006. Exempted from this prohibition is the fishing of 100 tons of bluefin tune to be caught in the inner waters, territorial sea or EEZ of Norway in accordance with conditions set out in this Decree. The conditions concern the notification with the Directorate of Fisheries and subsequent approval. The Directorate of Fisheries may impose additional conditions concerning, among other things, the biological sampling of fish. Offences against these rules shall be punished pursuant section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act and section 29 of the Act relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals.

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

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: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX