Article 50

1. During a period of one year from the date of accession, in the waters falling under the sovereignty or within the jurisdiction of Norway, the technical measures applicable immediately before the entry into force of the Accession Treaty shall be maintained with regard to all vessels of the Union.

2. During a period of three years from the date of accession, in waters under the sovereignty or within the jurisdiction of Norway situated north of 62°N, the competent Norwegian authorities shall be authorized to adopt measures temporarily prohibiting certain types of fishing in biologically sensitive zones for reasons of stock conservation, to apply to all vessels concerned.

3. During a period of three years, for vessels of the Union fishing in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Norway all catches shall be maintained on board in Norwegian waters.

4. During a period of three years, for vessels of the Union fishing in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Norway, catches of species subject to catch limitations for which fishing is closed shall be maintained on board in Norwegian waters.

5. Before the end of the transitional periods mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92, the Council shall take a decision on the technical measures applicable in the waters falling under the sovereignty or within the jurisdiction of Norway for all vessels of the Union with a view to maintaining or developing existing measures.