Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 15 of 1997). Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Data collection/reporting Inspection Equipment Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Marine area Research Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on 1 December 1997. Abstract The Act applies to hunting in Greenland land and fishing territory with the purpose of ensuring proper use of catch resources. Commercial hunting is permitted to individuals having Greenlandic residence status, while non-commercial activities are limited to Danish nationals residing in Greenland and non-residents having had residence in the country for at least 2 years. The government shall implement policies on the regulation of fishing and hunting in regards to: conservation periods; prohibition or limitation of hunting activities; distribution of available catch in time and in areas; distribution of available catch relative to quotas on the base of vessel and fishing and hunting gear and methods; establishment of procedures for hunt species; layout and use of fishing gear, equipment and accessories, including bans on the use of particular vehicles, tools, gear types or/and fishing methods; conduct of fishing and hunting activities; processing, utilization and marketing of catch; size, age and sex of preys; and animal stocking and management. Those holding a license must provide information on fishing proceeds for biological assessment and management and local authorities may board hunting and fishing vessels in order to inspect their equipment and documentation. Full text Danish Website www.lovgivning.gl References - Legislation Repeals Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 17 of 1996). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1996 Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Inspection, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 28 on hunting and fishing officers' duties and powers. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1998 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal welfare, Hunting/capture, Enforcement/compliance, Management/conservation, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 10 on the conservation and hunting of caribou. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Research, Allocation/quota, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 12 on catch of large whales. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1998 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 11 on the conservation and hunting of musk oxen. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Monitoring, Protected area, National parks, Hunting authorization/permit, Allocation/quota, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 34 on commercial hunting licensing. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1998 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 32 on commercial hunting licence. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1997 Keyword: Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 13 reporting on catch and wounding of large whales. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1998 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Marine mammals, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 12 of 1999). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999 Keyword: Research, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Monitoring, Basic legislation, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX