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Decree No. 1713 of 2002 to regulate fishing for angler fishes with nets in 2003.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
This Decree applies to fishing all types of nets for angler fish in the Norwegian inner waters, the territorial sea and Norwegian Economic Zone. Article 2 prescribes a close season from 1 March to 30 June 2003. Article 3 prohibits the use of angler fish nets with a mesh size of less than 180 mm of "half mesh". No fish under 75 mm shall be caught. Nets which are used for fishing for angler fish shall be smoked at least every third day. (7 articles)
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Consolidated version of Decree No. 713 of 2002 as amended last by Decree No. 134 of 2003.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om regulering av garnfisket etter breiflabb i 2003.