Act to regulate the catching of whales.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine mammals Hunting authorization/permit Endangered species Protection of species

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The Act applies to the bringing on land of whales in the Norwegian sea territory and to catching of whales by Norwegian citizens, residents, companies, associations, etc., also outside Norwegian borders (sect. 1). No catching of whales may take place without a permit of the Department of Fisheries. Offences shall be punished with imprisonment up to one year or a fine up to 1 million crones. Assistance to illegal catching or attempt shall be considered also an offence. (3 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Repealed by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