Regulation No. 108 on the right to participate in seal hunting in the West Ice and East Ice in 2012.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine mammals Hunting/capture Coastal zone management Hunting authorization/permit Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Inspection

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Immediate entry into force until 31 December 2012.

Abstract

The Regulation applies to the hunting of seals in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen and in the waters around Jan Mayen - off Greenland's economic zone, and west of Svalbard and in adjoining areas of Greenland's economic zone and the Icelandic economic zone. Norwegian vessels that are authorized to hunt seals, shall be allowed to hunt a maximum of 25 000 yearly (in the Western Ice area) and 7 000 (in the Eastern Ice area). This quota applies to non-lactating seals, as well as to non-lactating off-springs (two of the latter shall be corresponding to the count of one adult seal).

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

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