Act to regulate the catching of whales.

The Act applies to the bringing on land of whales in the Norwegian sea territory and to catching of whales by Norwegian citizens, residents, companies, associations, etc., also outside Norwegian borders (sect. 1). No catching of whales may take place without a permit of the Department of Fisheries. Offences shall be punished with imprisonment up to one year or a fine up to 1 million crones. Assistance to illegal catching or attempt shall be considered also an offence. (3 sections)