Decree No. 943 of 2016 to regulate access to fishing and catching in waters subject to another state fisheries jurisdiction.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Foreign fishing Offences/penalties Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree regulates fishing and whaling activities of Norwegian vessels in waters subject to fisheries jurisdiction of another state. Such fishing or whaling is prohibited if not authorized under an access agreement between Norway and the state that has jurisdiction over the waters in which the fishing takes place or under an arrangement between the owner of the vessel and the state concerned. Intentional or negligent violation of this rule shall be punished in accordance with section 31 of the Participation Act.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX