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Act No. 26 on whaling.

Pays/Territoire
Islande
Type du document
Législation
Date
1949 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Pêche, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Mammifères marins Pêche maritime Zone marine Droit d'accès Concession Gestion/conservation Préservation de l'écosystème
Aire géographique
Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Islandais
Site web
www.althingi.is