Decree No. 249 of 2005 to regulate hunting for minke whales in 2005. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Total allowable catch Seasons Inspection Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Remains in force until 31 December 2005. Abstract This Decree provides, inter alia, for maximum allowable catch, open seasons, allocation of quotas, transfer of quotas, interruption of hunting, reporting, and penalties. The Decree prohibits in principal the hunting of minke whales by Norwegian vessels. However, the total allowable catch for Norwegian vessels in the areas of the Norwegian Economic Zone, the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen and the Fisheries Zone of Svalbard for 2005 is fixed at 796 whales (652 for the EEZ and the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard, 145 in the fisheris zone of Jan Mayen). The Director of Fisheries can stop fishing if the total allowable catch is reached. Hunting may take place from 18 April until 31 August. The Directorate of Fisheries may impose the duty to host an inspector or observer on board. Single catch quotas shall be fixed by the Director. (11 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 Implemented by Directive No. 312 of 2001 relative to maximum quotas in hunting for minke whales in 2001. Legislation | Norway | 2001 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive No. 451 of 2003 relative to maximum quotas in hunting for minke whales in 2003. Legislation | Norway | 2003 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX