Decree to regulate hunting for minke whales (No. 312 of 2000). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2000 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting gear/hunting methods Inspection Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decree lays down rules for the correct hunting of minke whales. The principal rule that no unnecessary harm or pain shall be inflicted to the animals is worded in section 2. Article 2 prohibits the use of harpoon grenade or cold harpoons. Articles 3 and 4 prescribed requirements regarding other hunting gear, whereas article 5 contains rules regarding killing of animals. Article 6 concerns priority of vessels in hunting, and article 7 prohibits dumping of rests of dead whales if it causes in Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Arrêté du 19 février 2007 modifiant les arrêtés du 17 avril 1981 modifié fixant les listes des mammifères protégés sur l'ensemble du territoire, du 7 octobre 1992 fixant la liste des mollusques protégés sur le territoire métropolitain, du 22 juillet 1993 fixant la liste des insectes protégés sur le territoire national et du 22 juillet 1993 fixant la liste des amphibiens et des reptiles protégés sur l'ensemble du territoire. Legislation | France | 2007 Keyword: Management/conservation, Mammals, Molluscs, Insects, Reptiles, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX