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Regulation No. 110/2018 on demersal fishing by Faroese vessels within Iceland’s fisheries jurisdiction.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This regulation implements the Iceland–Faroe Islands agreement on Faroese vessels’ demersal fishing in Icelandic fisheries waters. It requires Faroese vessels to obtain permits from the Directorate of Fisheries, limits fishing to authorised annual quotas and specific gear such as longlines and handlines, prohibits direct fishing for Greenland halibut and halibut, sets area restrictions, reporting, monitoring, catch-conversion and onboard-processing rules, and provides for inspection, licence withdrawal and penalties for violations.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
2 February 2018.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Reglugerð um botnfiskveiðar færeyskra skipa í íslenskri fiskveiðilandhelgi.