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Regulation No. 1579 regulating horse mackerel fishing in 2015.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Authorization/permit Fishing area Marine fisheries Marine fishes Allocation/quota Landing Total allowable catch Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2015 with validity to 31 December 2015.
Abstract

It is prohibited for Norwegian vessels to fish and land horse mackerel in 2015. Notwithstanding this provision, Norwegian vessels fishing and landing a total 42 690 tons horse mackerel in the territorial waters and economic zone, fishery zone around Jan Mayen, fishery protection zone around Svalbard and in international waters are authorized to such activities. Norwegian vessels may fish up to 3 550 tons horse mackerel in EU waters in ICES statistical area IV. Caught horse mackerel as bycatch whilst fishing for other species is permitted. Non-compliance with such provisions shall be fined according to Act No. 37 (art. 59) and Regulation No. 1437.

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

Regulation No. 1437 on the applicaton of penalties and administrative fines for violations of the Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Foreign fishing

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