Whaling Industry (Regulation) Ordinance (Chapter 496). Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Hong Kong SAR Document type Legislation Date 1996 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleTo enable effect to be given to the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling signed at Washington on 2 December 1946; to prohibit the taking, towing or treating of whales within the waters of Hong Kong; to prohibit the taking, towing or treating of whales by any Hong Kong ship or Hong Kong aircraft outside the waters of Hong Kong without a licence or permit; to provide measures for the conservation and utilization of whales elsewhere; and for purposes connected with such matters. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting authorization/permit Management/conservation Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract This Ordinance concerns the control of whaling within and outside of Hong Kong. Full text English Website www.hklii.org