Regulation No. 1525 on the Prohibition of Fishing for Capelin in Svalbard’s Territorial Waters and Internal Waters in 2005.

This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign commercial fishing vessels of any type and support vessels including vessels for experimental fishing and exploration. It completely prohibits during 2004 the fishing for capelin in the territorial and inner waters as defined in Act No. 11 of 1925 concerning Svalbard. Infringement, caused by either intentional or negligent behaviour, shall be sanctioned in accordance with section 4 of the said Act. Assistance in fishing or attempt to fish shall be regarded as fishing.