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Regulation No. 44 fishing for tusk, ling and blue ling in Iceland Economic Zone in 2015.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Total allowable catch Bycatch EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
14 January 2015 with validity until 31 December 2015.
Abstract

The Regulation sets bycatch and fishing quota rules for Norwegian vessels engaging in fishing in the Iceland's economic zone in 2015. They are authorized to fish up to 500 tons of tusk, ling and blue ling along Iceland's economic zone south of 64° N and 12 nautical miles from the baseline coast and only vessels with access to participate in coastal fishery in adherence to Regulation No. 1823 may engage in such activities. Bycatch consisting of other species when fishing for tusk, ling and blue ling is permitted and total quantity of other species may not exceed 25% by weight thereof. Up to 10% bycatch of Greenland halibut and 10% bycatch of deep sea redfish are permitted. Bycatch of halibut is prohibited. Until two vessels are permitted to participate in fishing for demersal fish in Iceland's economic zone in 2015.

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