Decree No. 3 of 1953 to regulate catching of fur seals and elephant seal on Bouvet Island and Peter I. Island. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1953 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting/capture Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force immediately. Abstract Until further notice it shall be forbidden to catch fur seals and elephant seals on Bouvet Island and Peter I. Island. Those who intentionally or inadvertently infringe the prohibition or assist in doing so shall be punished in accordance with section 6 of the Act relative to the catch of seal of 1951. Illegal catch may be confiscated and/or vessels and gear may be seized. (3 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act relative to the hunting of seals. Legislation | Norway | 1951 (1993) Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX