Act relative to the hunting of seals. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1951 (1993) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting authorization/permit Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act applies to hunting of seals within the limits of the Kingdom and hunting of seals by Norwegian citizens, residents of Norway, and Norwegian entities outside of the Norwegian borders (sect. 1). The Government may provide that hunting of seals without a permit is prohibited and may place restrictions on such hunting. It may also impose a duty on catching of seals. The money so collected shall flow into a fund which shall serve to cover costs of control of seal hunting and research in the interest of seal hunting. The fund shall be administered by a Board consisting of representatives of hunters and Government officials. (7 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 414 of 1996 to provide for the management and conservation of seals on the Norwegian coast. Legislation | Norway | 1996 (2003) Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Seasons, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 3 of 1953 to regulate catching of fur seals and elephant seal on Bouvet Island and Peter I. Island. Legislation | Norway | 1953 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 117 of 1991 to provide rules for the hunting of seals in the West Arctic Sea and the East Arctic Sea. Legislation | Norway | 1991 (2002) Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree to prohibit hunting for Ross-seals (No. 1 of 1968). Legislation | Norway | 1968 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 5 of 1969 relative to the hunting for seals. Legislation | Norway | 1969 (2008) Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 1 of 1969 to prohibit the hunting of seals without a permit. Legislation | Norway | 1969 (2008) Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act No. 15 of 1999 relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals (Participation Act). Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2008) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX