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Regulation No. 1878 regulating fishery for lumpfish in 2015, Nordland, Troms and Finnmark.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
It is prohibited for Norwegian vessels to fish and land lumpfish in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. However, each vessel that meets the requirements set by Chapter 2 of Regulation No. 1823 may fish and land a quantity of lumpfish corresponding to 3 500 kg of lumpfish roe. Upon landing of self-produced eggs the conversion factor is 1.2 to 1 kg manufactured roe for a set quota of 1.2 kg. The ban for engaging in fishing for lumpfish in Nordland, Troms and Finmark west of 26° E is after 20 June. It is prohibited to engage in fishing for lumpfish in Finnmark east of 26° E after July 5th. Limit at 26° E is drawn so that it matches the statistics area 03.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
1 January 2015 with validity until 31 December 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om regulering av fisket etter rognkjeks i 2015, Nordland, Troms og Finnmark.