Decree relative to installation of gear for other fish than anadromous salmon (No. 289 of 1989).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Diadromous fish Aquatic animals

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Environment regulates the lowering into the water of gear. Gear with a mesh size of 35 mm and larger used for marine fisheries shall in the period of 1 May until 30 September be installed in such way that the main parts are at least 3 meters under the level of the water in any tide. This requirement can be extended to gear of any mesh size by the County Chief. The requirement shall not apply to commercial fishing for other fish than anadromous salmon by fishermen included in the Fishermen's Census and set out from vessels registered in the Marks Register. (5 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 47 of 1992 relative to Salmonids and fresh-water fish and related matters.

Legislation | Norway | 1992 (2011)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Special fund, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Traditional rights/customary rights, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX