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Regulation No. 2469 on fishing for Greenland halibut north of 62° N in 2023.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Bycatch Seasons Transshipment 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 2023 - 31 December 2023.
Abstract

The present Regulation authorizes Norwegian vessels with fishing permits to fish and land up to 12,735 tonnes of Greenland halibut. Of this quota, 66 tonnes are allocated to research quotas and 200 tonnes to cover bycatch for coastal vessels over 28 meters in overall length that do not have access to participate in direct fishing. The Regulation also lays down rules on total allowable catch for vessels under 28 meters in overall length, fishing periods, bycatch of Greenland halibut, the use of individual quotas, a transshipment prohibition, etc.

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

Implemented by

Regulation No. 1397 on the cessation of fishing for Greenland halibut north of 62° N in 2023.

Legislation | Norway | 2023

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX