Regulation No. 1231 on regulating harvesting of kelp in Møre og Romsdal. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Authorization/permit Protected fishing area Aquatic plants Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 October 2014 with validity to 30 September 2019. Abstract It is illegal to harvest kelp with trawling or other mechanical equipment in Møre og Romsdal municipalities and in areas where safety regulations prohibit kelp harvesting. It is however permitted in the period/areas and under the conditions laid down in this Regulation and Regulation No. 642 as listed under article 2 of this document. Specific coordinates of areas are listed under article 4 of this document and related maps attached in .pdf versions. Non-compliance with provisions of this documents shall be sanctioned in adherence to articles 61-62, 64 of Act No. 37. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 642 of 1995 to regulate the harvesting of sea weed and sea tangle. Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2004) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic plants Source: FAO, FAOLEX