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Decree No. 1337 of 2008 to prohibit fishing for basking sharks, dogfishes and mackerel sharks in 2009.

Country
Norway
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree prohibits Norwegian vessels to fish for and land basking sharks, dogfishes and mackerel sharks in the Norwegian EEZ and the in international waters ICES Statistical areas I-XIV. Dogfishes may be fished by vessels of less than 28 metres that fish with conventional gear in the Norwegian territorial and inner waters. Bycatch of basking sharks shall be returned alive to the sea, but if the fish is already dead or dying it may be landed as bycatch. Offending these provisions shall be punished in accordance with sections 61, 62 and 63 of the Marine Living Resources Act.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/nor68494.pdf
Web site
http://www.lovdata.no
Date of text
Entry into force notes
The Decree remains in force for the whole year 2009.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om forbud mot fiske og fangst av brugde, pigghå og håbrann i 2009.
Implements
Act No. 37 of 2008 relating to the management and conservation of living marine resources (Marine Living Resources Act).