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Decree No. 267 of 2006 to prohibit fishing for basking sharks in 2006.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Decree prohibits Norwegian vessels to fish for and land basking sharks in international waters and the Norwegian EEZ in ICES Statistical areas I-XIV. Basking sharks caught as bycatch of other fish species 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 section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act 1983. (3 articles)
Date of text
Entry into force notes
The Decree remains in force for the whole year 2006.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om forbud mot fangst av brugde i 2006.