Decree No. 1386 of 2002 to prohibit fishing for capelin in Fisheries Protection Zone of Svalbard in 2003.

This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels of any type and support vessels including vessels for experimental fishing and exploration. It completely prohibits the fishing for capelin in 2003 in the Fisheries protection Zone as defined in Decree relative to the fishery protection zone of Svalbard of 1977. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with sections 8 and 9 of Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing.