Decree No. 336 of 2011 to regulate hunting for minke whales in 2011. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2011 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Total allowable catch Seasons Inspection Monitoring Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree prohibits in principal the hunting of minke whales by Norwegian vessels in 20011. However, the total allowable catch for Norwegian vessels in the areas of the Norwegian Economic Zone, the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen, the Fisheries Zone of Svalbard and specified International Whaling Commission (IWC) international waters for 2011 is fixed at 1286 whales (65 whales in the specified IWC waters). The Director of Fisheries can stop fishing if the total allowable catch is reached. Hunting may take place from 1 April until 31 August. The Directorate of Fisheries may impose the duty to host an inspector or observer on board and vessels shall install specified monitoring equipment. Single catch quotas shall be fixed by the Director. (11 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX