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Decree No. 894 of 2007 to regulate the right of access to participate in fishing for Red King Crabs east of 26 E in 2008.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
This Decree prohibits in principal fishing for, storage on board and landing of Red King Crabs by Norwegian vessels in the 2007/2008 season east of 26 E. Article 2 allows, however, a total allowable catch for Norwegian vessels of 300.000 male crabs to be caught in a specified area. Of this amount 5000 male crabs may be caught for by non-commercial fishermen and 18.000 crabs for research purposes. Criteria for participation in Group I and Group II are specified in articles 4 to 15. Criteria concern the length of vessel, proper registration of the vessel and the owner and master of the vessel, and previous participation in the same group in 2006.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Consolidated version of Decree No. 894 of 2007 as amended last by Decree No. 1030 of 2007.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om regulering av adgangen til delta i fangst av kongekrabbe st for 26 i 2007/2008.