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Regulation No. 1850 regulating fishing for Greenland halibut in 2015.

Country/Territory
Norway
Territorial subdivision
Jan Mayen
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Bycatch Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Fishing area Marine fisheries Marine fishes 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 until 31 December 2015.
Abstract

It is prohibited for Norwegian vessels to fish and land Greenland halibut north of 62° N in 2015. Exempt from the prohibition is fishing in the fisheries zone around Jan Mayen for a limited quota of 9 675 tons of Greenland halibut. Of this quantity 123 tons of Greenland halibut shall be allocated for research purposes. Vessels under 28 meters in length that fish with conventional gear, has the the opportunity to participate in direct fishing for Greenland halibut for a total allowable catch of 4 000 tons from Monday 25 May at 00:00 hours. The Fisheries Directorate shall enforce cease of fishing activities at 1 700 tons reached quota from Monday 27 July at 00:00 hrs.

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

Implemented by

Regulation on cessation of Greenland halibut fishing north of 62 degrees N in 2015.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX