Decree No. 151 of 2003 to provide rules for the hunting of seals in the West Arctic Sea and the East Arctic Sea. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2003 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree outlines criteria relative to hunters, hunting gear, killing of animals, prohibits certain hunting methods and hunting for certain categories of seals. Persons participating in hunting for seals shall have attended in a course and pass an exam organized by the Fisheries Director (sect. 3). Section 4 specifies criteria regarding weapons and ammunition, whereas section 4 regulates the use of hooks. Section 6 prohibits the hunting of seals other than Greenland seal and hooded seal, and prohibits the hunting of females giving birth, and seals in freshwater. Sections 7 to 12 regulate methods of hunting. Section 13 exempts acting in certain emergency situations from rules of the present Decree. The master of the vessel shall be responsible for observation of rules by the crew (sect. 14). Infringements shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act of 1983 (sect. 15). (16 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals 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Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation No. 763 of 2003 on seal hunting. Legislation | Norway | 2022 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Animal welfare Source: FAO, FAOLEX