Decree No. 869 of 2003 to regulate fishing for cod in the North Sea south of 62 N in 2003.

This Decree prohibits in principal fishing for and landing of cod in the marine areas south of the 62nd parallel by Norwegian vessels. Section 2, however, establishes a maximum of allowable catch of 4.114 tons for vessels fishing with conventional gear defined in section 3. Other provisions concern a halt on fishing when quota levels are reached, landing, bycatch (2.5 percent), rational management by the Director of Fisheries and offences. (9 sections)