Act No. 79 on fishing in Iceland's exclusive fishing zone. Pays/Territoire Islande Type du document Législation Date 1997 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche, Mer Mot clé Zone marine ZEE-Zone Economique Exclusive Zone de pêche protégée Pêche maritime Poissons marins Navire de pêche Engins de pêche/méthodes de pêche Utilisation durable Gestion et conservation des pêches Aire marine Aire géographique Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 1 January 1998. Résumé The purpose of this Act is to promote the development and efficient utilization of exploitable stocks within Iceland's exclusive fishing zone and thereby to ensure stable employment and settlement in the country. Commercial stocks according to this Act include marine animals, as well as marine vegetation, which are utilized and may be utilized in the Icelandic fishing zone. According to Article 3, foreign vessels are prohibited from fishing in Iceland's exclusive fishing zone, without prejudice to the rights that have been granted or may be granted to other states under international agreements. According to Article 4, only those Icelandic vessels that have a license for commercial fishing in Iceland's exclusive fishing zone, according to the provisions of Act no. 38 of 15 May 1990, on fisheries management, may fish in this area. Texte intégral Islandais Site web www.althingi.is Références - Législation Implementé par Regulation No. 470/2012 on fishing for halibut. Législation | Islande | 2012 Mot clé: Pêche maritime, Autorisation de pêche, Prises accessoires, Protection des espèces, Gestion et conservation des pêches, Collecte de données/déclarations, Autorisation/permis Source: FAO, FAOLEX