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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