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Decree No. 25 of 2003 to regulate fishing for shrimps in East Greenland in 2003.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Keywords

Abstract
In principle, it shall be forbidden for Norwegian vessels to fish and land shrimps in the fisheries zone of East Greenland. However, in ICES Areas XIV and Va a total catch of 2.500 tons of shrimp may be fished by Norwegian vessels that meet criteria set out in article 3. In order to be eligible for participation the applying vessel shall have participated at least five preceding years and be notified with the Directorate of Fisheries. Vessels that do not qualify may participate as substitution for qualifying vessels. Fishing shall stop when the total catch quota is reached. (10 sections)
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 9 January 2003 and remains in force until the end of 2003.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No