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Decree No. 745 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for bluefin tuna.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Decree prohibits any fishing for bluefin tuna in the Norwegian fisheries jurisdiction by Norwegian or foreign fishing vessels, including vessels used for research or experimental fishing. The prohibition to fish bluefin tuna applies also to Norwegian vessels outside of the Norwegian fisheries jurisdiction. Offences against these rules shall be punished pursuant section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Immediately.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No