Act No. 26 on whaling. País/Territorio Islandia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1949 (2012) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Mamíferos marinos Pesca marítima Zona marítima Derecho de acceso Concesión Ordenación/conservación Conservación del ecosistema Área geográphica Ártico, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Resumen The present Act lays down rules regarding whaling in Iceland's exclusive fishing zone (as determined by Regulation No. 299 of 15 July 1975), landing of whale catch, and processing of such catch. These activities can only be carried out subject to authorisation, which may only be granted to parties who meet the conditions to fish in Iceland's exclusive fishing zone. The Act contains 10 Articles and sets rules on, among other things, whaling by foreign vessels, fishing prohibitions, issues to be disciplined by regulation, supervision and inspection, responsibility of operators of whaling vessels, terms of employment of whalers, etc. Texto completo Islandés Página web www.althingi.is