Decree to regulate fishing for red fish in Norwegian Economic Zone in 1999 (No. 1395 of 1998).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

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

Abstract

This Decree applies to Norwegian vessels which fish north and west of straight lines between coordinates indicated in section 1. Fishing for red fish is prohibited in this area of the Norwegian Economic Zone. 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 the rules of this Decree shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act of 1983. For purposes of the definition of a

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Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed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