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Regulation No. 1254 on regulating Greenland halibut fishing in 2013 north of 62° N.

Country
Norway
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
It is not permitted for Norwegian vessels to fish and land Greenland halibut north of 62° N in 2013, except for fishing in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen. It is however permitted to Norwegian vessels to fish and land up to 9 675 tons of Greenland halibut, whereby 465 tons of Greenland halibut is allocated for research purposes. Maximum allowed quota for vessels under 28 meters of length is specified in article 3 and by-catch shall not exceed 7% of the entire catch. Transshipment to another vessels is not permitted.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/nor125067.pdf
Web site
http://www.lovdata.no
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 January 2013 with validity until 31 December 2013.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
FOR 2012-12-06 nr 1254: Forskrift om regulering av fisket etter blåkveite nord for 62° N i 2013.
Implements
Act No. 37 of 2008 relating to the management and conservation of living marine resources (Marine Living Resources Act).
Implemented by
Regulation No. 593 on cessation of Greenland halibut fishing in 2013 north of 62° N.
Regulation No. 1057 on cessation of Greenland halibut fishing north of 62 ° N in 2013.