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Regulation no. 1020 on the welfare of marine mammals in fisheries and aquaculture at sea.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Mariculture Aquaculture Marine mammals Hunting/capture Animal welfare
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation prohibits intentionally harming marine mammals during fishing or aquaculture activities at sea, including through capturing, injuring or hunting them.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
island.is

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 55 on animal welfare.

Legislation | Iceland | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal reproduction, Inspection, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Marking/identification, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Offences/penalties, Institution, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX