Decree No. 997 of 2009 to regulate fishing for blue ling in 2009. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Data collection/reporting Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree prohibits fishing for and landing of blue ling by Norwegian and foreign vessels in the economic zone of Norway in the year 2009. However, article 2 allows blue ling to be caught as bycatch. The Directorate of Fisheries may issue rules for the rational and appropriate management of blue ling fisheries. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX