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Decree No. 271 of 2000 concerning the use of sorting grids in fishery with the use of cod trawls (100 and 135 mm mesh size).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source


Abstract
This Decree applies to fishing with cod trawls by Norwegians and foreigners in the Norwegian Economic Zone north of 62 N, the Fisheries Protection Zone of Svalbard and the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard. A sorting grid with a distances of 50 or 55 mm between the ribs, depending on the area where the fishing takes places, shall be compulsorily installed on cod trawlers. Sections 5 to 20 specify the type of sorting grates that may be used and prescribe technical specifications.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
The Norwegian text is a consolidated version of Directive No. 271 of 2000 as amended last by No. 1614 of 2006.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om bruk av sorteringsristsystem i fiske med torsketr l (100 mm og 135 mm maskevidde).