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Regulation No. 282 on whale hunting in 2015.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
It is prohibited to hunt whales, however it is permitted to Norwegian vessels to engage in hunting for minke whale following authorization by the Fishing Directorate and only for a maximum quota of 1 286 in the Norwegian Ecoomic Zone by Svalbard, in the fishery area of Jan Mayen and in the international waters within the IWC areas of ESB, EW, EN and CM. The hunting may begin as of 1 April.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Validity from 25 March to 31 December 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om regulering av fangst av hval i 2015.