Regulation No. 156 on fishing for tusk, ling and blue ling in 2012 in the Icelandic economic zone. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine fisheries Marine fishes Bycatch Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Immediate entry into force and validity until 31 December 2012. Abstract It is prohibited to Norwegian vessels to fish in the Islandic Economic zone in 2012. However, they are allowed to fish up to 500 tons of tusk, ling and blue ling in the sea territory measured from a line in the Icelandic economic zone South of 64° N and 12 nautical miles from the main land. The Regulation sets regulation on bycatch thereof, which may not exceed 25% of quota agreed for this area, divided in 10% of blue ling and 10% of deep-sea redfish. Halibut bycatch is not permitted. Sailing deadline is 5 August. 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. 15 of 1999 relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals (Participation Act). Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX