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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