Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 17 of 1996). Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems 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 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 November 1996. 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 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 Implemented by Order No. 10 on conservation and hunting of caribou. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1997 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Seasons, Management/conservation, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 33 on commercial hunting License. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1996 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit fee, Birds, Registration, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 15 of 1997). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1997 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX