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Regulation No. 89 on joint responsibility for the recatching of escaped farmed fish.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Diadromous fish Genetic resources Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
5 February 2015.
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to reduce the risk of genetic influence from aquaculture on wild stocks of salmon. In order to fullfill this aim, a joint responsibility entity (Samanslutninga) shall regulate the provisions herein for the planning and coverage of expenses in the implementation of measures reducing the incidence of escaped farmed fish of the species of salmon, trout and rainbow trout in rivers which have a high concentration of unacceptable amount of escaped fish. The Samanslutninga shall meet every four years and before 30 June with at least three weeks' written notice.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 79 of 2005 relating to aquaculture (Aquaculture Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2019)

Keyword: Monitoring, Land-use planning, Cultural heritage, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX