Decree No. 961 of 2008 relative to special requirements for aquaculture-related activities in national salmon watercourses and national salmon fjords. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2009 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Water Keyword Marine pollution Mariculture Authorization/permit EIA Fish disease Animal health Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree lays down rules for establishment, moving and operation of aquaculture installations, including slaughter and processing facilities, in national salmon waters and salmon fjords as specified in the Schedule to this Act. The main aim of the Decree is to protect salmon stock in those waters. The Decree places restrictions on fish breeding in the waters specified in the Schedule. Some provision concern the placing and equipping of installations and the control of pests and diseases affecting fish. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 79 of 2005 relating to aquaculture (Aquaculture Act). Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2019) Keyword: Monitoring, Land-use planning, Cultural heritage, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX