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Regulation No. 3910 on fishing, catching and harvesting of wild marine resources (the harvesting regulation).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing area Protected fishing area Continental shelf EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea High seas Foreign fishing Aquatic animals Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Use restrictions Seasons Bycatch Size Animal welfare Landing Data collection/reporting Marking/identification Maritime zone Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation, adopted by the Ministry of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, applies to the harvesting of wild marine resources, with the exception of anadromous salmonids. It applies to Norwegian and foreign vessels in Norway's economic zone, in the fishing area near Jan Mayen, in the protected fishing area near Svalbard, in Norway's territorial waters, and on the Norwegian continental shelf. For Norwegian vessels, the regulation also applies outside of these areas, as long as it does not conflict with another state's jurisdiction. The Regulation contains 77 articles organized in the following chapters: I. Scope of application; II. Mesh design and mesh size in trawls and purse seines; III. Selectivity in trawls and purse seines; IV. Restrictions on the use of trawls and purse seines; V. Restrictions on the use of nets, traps, lines, pots and creels; VI. Restrictions on fishing and catching within the fjord lines; VII. Joint fishing and joint transportation of pelagic catches; VIII. Prohibition on fishing certain species in certain periods; IX. Bycatch; X. Minimum size limits and measures to limit the catch of fish below the minimum size; XI. Prohibition on discarding and grinding; XII. Restrictions on fishing in certain areas; XIII. Access to trawl fishing within 12 nautical miles from the baselines outside the Norwegian mainland; XIV. Calibration documents and cargo hold measurements; XV. Marking of fishing gear and storage devices; XVI. Loss of gear and order on fishing grounds; XVII. Authorization, penalty for violations, punishment, and entry into force.

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. 6 on fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1977

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing area, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway.

Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 882 of 1994 relative to mesh size, bycatch, minimum size and other matters in relation with the fishing in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Mesh, Size, Bycatch, Processing/handling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 859 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the North-eastern part of the Norwegian Economic Zone.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (2007)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX