Decree to regulate fishing for red fish in fishery zones of Svalbard in 1999 (No. 1405 of 1998).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Enters into force on 1 January 1999 and remains into force until the end of 1999.

Abstract

This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign vessels of any type which fish for commercial purposes including vessels which provide assistance to the fisheries fleet and exploration vessels and vessels used for experimental fishing. Fishing for red fish is prohibited in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard. However, red fish may form part up to a maximum of 25 percent of single catches or landed catch of other fish species as bycatch. Infringement of the rules of this Decree shall

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 6 of 1977 relative to the fishery protection zone of Svalbard of 1977.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed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