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Regulation No. 470/2012 on fishing for halibut.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Bycatch Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture, lays down rules on fishing for halibut. It prohibits direct fishing for halibut in Iceland's fishing territory, including fishing with specially prepared hooks (hawk lures), with the exceptions laid down in this Regulation. Fishing authorisation may be given each fishing year based on the advice of the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute that the halibut population can withstand fishing. If halibut comes on board a fishing vessel as bycatch, viable halibut shall be released immediately. The captain is of the fishing vessel is obliged to keep a catch log, where information such as fishing gear, fishing location and fishing day, as well as the halibut released in each cast/line/pull shall be recorded.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 79 on fishing in Iceland's exclusive fishing zone.

Legislation | Iceland | 1997 (2020)

Keyword: Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Protected fishing area, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Sustainable use, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 37 on a special fee for illegal fishing.

Legislation | Iceland | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Fish products, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX