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Regulation No. 1331 on the prohibition of capelin-fishing in Svalbard's territorial waters.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Territorial sea Marine fisheries Marine fishes Internal trade Foreign fishing Exploration Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 January 2012.
Abstract

The Regulation applies to commercial fishing in the territorial waters of Svalbards for Norwegian and foreign vessels, including exploration and experimental vessels. It is not permitted to fish for capelin in these waters. Failure to comply with these regulations shall be subject to penalties in accordance to article 4 of Act No. 11 and articles 61, 64 and 65 of the Marine Living Resources Act.

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. 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