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Regulation No. 1332 on the prohibiting of capelin-fishing in the protected zone around Svalbard.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Protected fishing area EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine fisheries Marine fishes Offences/penalties Foreign fishing Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone
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

This Regulation applies to the Fisheries Protection Zone around Svalbard. Norwegian and foreign vessels may not engage in any commercial fishing for capelin in the area. Failure of compliance with this regulation shall be subject to punishment in accordance with articles 8 and 9 of Act No. 91, and articles 61, 64 and 65 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

Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway.

Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX