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Regulation No. 1836 on prohibiting catch of Chionoecetes Opilio.

Country/Territory
Norway
Territorial subdivision
Svalbard
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Authorization/permit Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2015.
Abstract

It is prohibited for Norwegian and foreign vessels to hunt Chionoecetes Opilio (snow crab) in Norway's territorial waters, including the territorial waters around Svalbard, economic zone and fisheries protection zone around Svalbard. For Norwegian vessels, the prohibition applies also in international waters. Nevertheless, this Regulation grants exemption from the ban on catches of snow crab for vessels which have an acquisition permit in adherence to Participation Act (acquisition permit is restricted to the capture of certain species).

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