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Decree No. 882 of 1994 relative to mesh size, bycatch, minimum size and other matters in relation with the fishing in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard.
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Chapter I outlines the application sphere of the Decree: it applies to Norwegian and foreign vessels of any type which carry out commercial fishing or assist in commercial fishing including experimental fishing (sect. 1). The Decree does not amend existing nature and wildlife protection provisions. Chapter II specifies allowed mesh size for trawl and purse seine and specifies requirements with respect to the installation of gear. Section 8 provides for the measurement of the size of mesh. Chapte
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Decree No. 882 of 1994 relative to mesh size, bycatch, minimum size and other matters in relation with the fishing in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard.
