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