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Regulation No. 889 on the labeling of wild lobster catch for commercial purposes.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Internal trade Crustaceans Marking/identification Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force.
Abstract

This Regulation applies to the commercial catch of lobster and identification labeling thereof (in adherence to Regulation No. 641 of 30 April 2010 related to the marketing of first-hand wild living marine resources). It is illegal to buy or sell lobsters that are not marked, and any purchase of first-hand catch of lobsters must apply an identification mark approved by the sales organization, and following sales manual instructions. Non-compliance shall be subject to penalties in accordance to articles 62-64 of the Marine Living Resources Act.

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