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Regulation No. 183 on participation and hunting of seals in the West- and East- Ice in 2013.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Marine mammals Allocation/quota Seasons
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force with validity until 31 December 2013.
Abstract

The Regulation applies to the hunting of seales, which is not permitted to Norwegian vessels. Nevertheless, it is permitted to engage in this activity under specific criteria: vessels must be registered, vessel must be suitable and equipped for seal hunting and have capacity for board handling, that vessel's skipper must have participated in the Fisheries Directorate course for seal hunting in 2013 (this also applies to vessel's crew which did not participate in the Fisheries Directorate course for seal hunting in 2012), and a notification must be submitted for the participation within a specified time limit. Quota permitted to Norwegian vessels is to capture up to 25 000 one year and older harp seals in the West Ice (quota may be in the form of non-lactating animal) and up to 7 000 of one year and older harp seals in the East Ice. Period of permitted hunting in the Westice is from 10 April to 30 June. Period of permitted hunting in the Eastice goes from 20 March. Russian authorities shall establish end-date for hunting.

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