Regulation No. 732/1997 banning fishing between the mainland and the Westman Islands.
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Type of law
Regulation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This regulation prohibits all fishing with any type of fishing gear in a defined sea area between mainland Iceland and the Westman Islands, where a water pipeline and electric cable are located. Its purpose is to protect that underwater infrastructure by banning fishing activity in the specified zone, with violations subject to penalties under Icelandic fisheries law.
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Updated version as last amended by Regulation No. 1219 of 14 October 2021.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Reglugerð um bann við veiðum milli lands og Vestmannaeyja.