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Decree No. 859 of 1998 to prohibit fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the North-eastern part of the Norwegian Economic Zone.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign fishing vessels of any type in an area North-east of a straight line from the 72 10,46 North; 10 18,42 East to Djarupkeret 70 40,5 North; 21 59,1 East. It completely prohibits the fishing for young Norwegian herring in these areas, except in areas indicated in article from 1 October 2001 onwards. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of Sea Fisheries Act of 1983.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Consolidated version of Decree No. 859 of 1998 as amended last by Decree No. 851 of 2007.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om forbud mot fiske norsk v rgytende sild i den nord stlige del av Norges konomiske sone.