Decree No. 642 of 1995 to regulate the harvesting of sea weed and sea tangle.

This Decree concerns the harvesting and research of seaweed and sea tangle in the inner waters of Norway, the territorial sea and those parts of the Continental Shelf which are under Norwegian jurisdiction. It does not apply to waters of private property. The Decree aims conservation and management of seaweed as part of the management of the coastal zone ecosystem. The right to harvest seaweed and sea tangle belongs to the State (sect. 3). The Director of Fisheries may issue Directives for various harvesting grounds. In consultation with the Directorate of Nature Conservation permits for maximum 5 years may be issued for harvesting in such grounds (sect. 4). Section 6 deals with permits for research purposes. The Director of Fisheries may issue directions regarding the use of equipment for harvesting. Sections 8, 9 and 10 provide for the duty to register with, to report to respectively to notify the Director of Fisheries. Section 11 allows for fishing on harvesting grounds. (13 sections)