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Regulation No. 340 on access and regulation of minke whale hunting in 2013.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Marine protected areas Total allowable catch Seasons Data collection/reporting Protected area
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
5 April 2013 with validity to 31 December 2013.
Abstract

It is prohibited to hunt mink whales in Norway, nevertheless Norwegian vessels are authorized by the Directorate of Fisheries to participate in the catch of maximum 1 286 minke whales in the Norwegian Economic zone, in the protection zone around Svalbard, around Jan Mayen and in the international waters within the IWC areas ECB, EW, EN and CM. The hunting season starts on 1 April and vessels authorized to hunt must ensure a reporting of their catch in a logbook (or electronically) which will be submitted to the Fisheries Directorate within 8 days from the start of the hunting season.

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

Implemented by

Regulation No. 1124 on cessation of minke whales hunting in 2013.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX