Regulation No. 1701 on fishing for demersal fish in Faroese fisheries zone in 2019. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2018 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Fishing area Marine fishes Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes this Regulation shall remain in force until 31 December 2019. Abstract This Regulation prohibits in principle Norwegian vessels to fish in Faroese fisheries zone in 2019. It is however permitted to fish: 2 300 tons of (blue) ling; 1 921 tons of tusk; 100 tons of saithe; 800 other species as bycatch. Only vessels that are authorized to engage in conventional group bottom fishing can fish the quotas mentioned. The Directorate of Fisheries may change the participant limits if the quotas are not fully used. The Regulation also specified bycatch. A maximum of 12 vessels can participate in fishing simultaneously. The fishing will be stopped when the total quotas are caught. 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