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Decree No. 173 of 1998 to regulate fishing in marine areas outside the fisheries jurisdiction of any state.
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This Decree applies to fishing by Norwegian citizens and residents of Norway in marine waters which are fishing beyond the fisheries jurisdiction of any state for any stocks not regulated by the Norwegian authorities. No fishing shall take place without prior registration for a calendar year with the Directorate of Fisheries (sect. 2). The Director may deny registration if: (a) the proposed fishing is against fisheries interests of Norway; (b) if an international agreement compels the Director t
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Decree No. 173 of 1998 to regulate fishing in marine areas outside the fisheries jurisdiction of any state.