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Regulation No. 2217 of 2018 prohibiting fishing for cod and haddock in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Allocation/quota Bycatch Marine fishes Exploration EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial vessels carrying out exploration and fishing activities for haddock in the fishery protection area around Svalbard. Quota of haddock catch by Greenlandic vessels fishing in the Norwegian economic zone north of 62°N, shall be deducted by the originally allowed quota. ​​Vessels from the EU and the Faroe Islands are permitted to a bycatch for a maximum of 19% for each catch.

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