Norway
Marine Resources Act
Summary Description
Prohibits discards of dead fish.
Topics
Species
Fish
Jurisdiction
Norway
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
1987
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Section 39, Act on the Management of Wild Marine Resources (Marine Resources Act) (Lov om forvaltning av viltlevande marine ressursar (havressurslova), LOV-2008-06-06-37)(Norway)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- The landing obligations apply to all catches species of fishes.
Weaknesses
- The ban on applies to dead or dying fish and does not apply to viable fishes, who can be released back to the sea.
Related Laws/Policies
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