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Directive relative to carrying out of fishing for bottom fish in fishery zones of Greenland in 2000 (No. 358 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Marine fishes
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force immediately and remains in force until the end of 2000.
Abstract

The Decree, here implemented, prohibits fishing by vessels flying the flag of Norway in fishery zones of Greenland (ICES areas Va, XII and XIV and NAFO subarea 1). However certain specified quotas of halibut, Greenland halibut, cod, redfish, and some other bottom species may be caught. Quotas are specified for East Greenland and West Greenland. Article 6 provides for redistribution of quotas. According to this Directive the Director of Fisheries may redistribute quotas before 1 August, 2000. Vessels equipped with conventional gear shall not sail after 15 September for waters of West Greenland.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 264 of 2001 to regulate fishing for bottom fish in fishery zones of Greenland in 2001.

Legislation | Norway | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Marine fishes, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX