Regulation No. 1109 on quality parameters for wild Atlantic salmon stocks (Salmo salar).

Subject

Environment gen., Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Classification/declassification Inspection Diadromous fish Fishery management and conservation Biodiversity Collecting/harvesting Wild fauna

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

20 September 2013.

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to ensure that wild populations of Atlantic salmon are maintained and restored to a size and composition which ensures diversity within species, and salmon production and harvesting opportunities. These parameters are a guideline to clarify what constitutes good quality wild salmon and thereby giving authorities a basis for the management of stocks affecting the populations of Atlantic salmon. The Ministry of Environment shall regulate the provisions of this docum

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 100 of 2009 relating to the Management of Biological, Geological and Landscape Diversity (Nature Diversity Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2017)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Land-use planning, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Diadromous fish, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Institution, Policy/planning, Protected area, Access right, National parks, Marine protected areas, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Genetic resources, Protection forest, Use restrictions, Endangered species, International agreement-implementation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX