Regulation No. 763 of 2003 on seal hunting. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Animal welfare Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 28 April 2022. Abstract The purpose of the present Regulation is to ensure that seals are killed under proper animal welfare conditions. It applies to seal hunting from Norwegian vessels, and does not apply to seal hunting in inshore waters outside mainland Norway. As a general rule, hunting/catching methods must be used that protect the animals against of unnecessary stress and strain. The Regulation lays down rules concerning training requirements, prohibited practices, an obligatory three-steps killing method, hunting equipment, etc. 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 Repeals Decree No. 151 of 2003 to provide rules for the hunting of seals in the West Arctic Sea and the East Arctic Sea. Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2006) Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX