Royal Decree No. 1 of 1953 relative to the minimum size of Norway lobster. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1953 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Crustaceans Size Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) of less than 15 centimetres measured in accordance with rules laid down in section 1 shall not be kept on board. The infringement of the present provision shall be punished with fines and confiscation of illegal catch in accordance with section 11 of the Fish Conservation Act of 1938. (3 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX