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Law No. 51 of 2014 on fishing rights in the Tana River (Tana Law).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Traditional rights/customary rights Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Diadromous fish Artisanal fishing Indigenous peoples Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Law concerns customary and artisanal fishing in the Tana River, which borders Finland. The purpose of the Act is to ensure the special rights of the local people to fish in the salmon-carrying parts of the Tana watercourse on the basis of law, age use and local customs. The Law defines fishing rights. The Law shall apply with restrictions that may apply due to the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, international law and the Agreement with Finland regarding the Tana river. certain fishing may be carried out by reindeer herders.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.finlex.fi