Partial delegation of authority of the Department of Fisheries pursuant to the Decree relative to fisheries zones around Svalbard, section 3 and the Decree relative to fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard, section 1 (No. 794 of 1997).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Institution

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Immediately.

Abstract

The Decrees, referred to in this Order, give powers to the Department of Fisheries to prohibit fishing in order to protect young fish and fish stock, to regulate the use of gear and the minimum size of fish, and to fix yearly the total allowable catch for a specific fish species. The prohibition of fishing may be given for the whole year or part of a year. These powers are now delegated to the Directorate of Fisheries with the exception to prohibit shrimp fishing in certain areas.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 20 of 1978 to regulate fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX