Decree No. 1521 of 2010 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian young herring in the territorial waters of Svalbard in 2011.

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 young Norwegian herring in the territorial waters of Svalbard in 2011. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with section 4 of the Act relative to Svalbard of 1925 and sections 61, 64 and 65 of the Marine Living Resources Act. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing.