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Regulation No. 321 of 2019 prohibiting fishing in spawning grounds for cod.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Stock enhancement/repopulation Marine fishes Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation specifies areas, which are spawning grounds for cod, and where it shall be prohibited to fish from 1 January to 1 April of each year. The prohibition does not extent to hunting of seals, harvesting of shells or underwater fishing (spearfishing) for other species than cod. An exemption on the prohibition shall be granted by the Fisheries Directorate for quay sale of cod in Oslo.

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