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Regulation No. 152 on hunting for seals in the West Ice and East Ice in 2023.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The present Regulation, adopted by the Norwegian Fisheries Directorate, authorizes Norwegian vessels with hunting permits to capture up to 11,548 Greenland seals in the West Ice and 7,000 Greenland seals in the East Ice. The Regulation prohibits the hunting of females in breeding lairs and Greenland seals pups. Further rules concern seasons, reporting obligations, control and surveillance, and sanctions.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
9 March 2023 - 31 December 2023.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
FOR-2023-02-06-152: Forskrift om regulering av fangst av sel i Vesterisen og Østisen i 2023.