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Directive No. 1467 of 1999 relative to the use of sorting grate systems in fishing with cod trawls (135 mm mesh size) north of 64 °N.

Country
Norway
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Directive of the Director of Fisheries applies to fishing by Norwegians and foreigners with cod trawlers using 135 mm mesh size nets. It applies to fishing in specified areas (sect. 1) of the Norwegian economic zone and the Fish Protection Zone of Svalbard. It lays down rules for the construction, installation and use of sorting grids on trawling vessels, and requires vessles to use prescribed sorting grids in the areas specified.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/nor19591.pdf
Web site
http://www.lovdata.no
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 January, 2000.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Directive No. 502 of 1996 concerning the use of sorting grates in fishery with the use of cod trawlers (135 mm mesh size).
Decree No. 881 of 1994 relative to mesh size, bycatch, minimum size and other matters in relation with the fishing in the Fish Protection Zone of Svalbard.