Decree No. 291 of 2011 relative to access to participation in the catching of minke whales in 2011. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting authorization/permit Inspection Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The Decree prescribes conditions for access to hunting of minke whales in 2011 to be granted by the Directorate of Fisheries. In order to obtain a license: (a) the vessel shall be registered; (b) the owner of the vessel shall be included in part B of the Fishermen's Census; (c) the applicant and the participating vessel shall have participated in at least the last six years in the hunting of minke whales, and; (d) the applicant owns at least 50 percent of the participating vessel. Participants shall have passed a test to be prepared by the Directorate. In certain circumstances a substitute for the holder of the right to participate can be accepted by the Directorate in accordance with conditions set out in this Decree. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements 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