Decree to regulate fishing for Norway haddock in Norwegian economic zone and prohibiting fishing with cod trawlers in areas of the Norwegian economic zone to be specified in 2000 (No. 1363 of 1999).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 1 January 2000 (section 2 on 1 March) and remains into force until the end of 2000.

Abstract

This Decree applies to Norwegian vessels which fish north and west of straight lines between coordinates indicated in section 1 of the Norwegian Economic Zone, and as far as fishing with cod trawlers (mesh size of nets 135 mm or 100 mm) is concerned the area outlined in section 2. Fishing for red fish is prohibited in the area outlined in section 1; however, red fish may be fished up to a maximum of 25 percent of single catches or landed catch of other fish species as bycatch. Infringement of th

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX