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Fisheries Act.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of habitats Framework law Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Aquaculture Marine fisheries Freshwater fishes Non-commercial fishing Data collection/reporting Fishing gear/fishing method Institution Foreign fishing Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Aquatic animals Aquatic plants
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Act sets regulations on the management and conservation of fishery, aquaculture, and trade in related activities with the purpose of ensuring the protection and rehabilitation of natural resources in salt and fresh waters, as well as the protection of other animal and plant species providing a sustainable basis for commercial and recreational fishing. The EU Fisheries Committee shall act as advisor to the Minister of Environment and Food of Denmark for the implementation of certain EU fishery provisions. The Ministry may also decide on the use, design, mesh size, location and number of authorized fishing equipment and methods. The Act includes provisions for research activities, inspection rules, provisions for prevention of IUU fishing and fishing vessel requirements.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk; www.mfvm.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No. 2847/93, (EC) No. 1936/2001 and (EC) No. 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No. 1093/94 and (EC) No. 1447/1999.

Legislation | European Union | 2008 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, High seas, International trade, Transshipment, Fish products, Early warning system, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 769 on wildlife belts and on repealing the Saltwater Fishing Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Waterworks, Ecosystem preservation, Wetlands, Flood, Inland waters, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 218 on the use of latticework in freshwater dams.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inland fisheries, Waterworks, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 671 on Ministry of Food Appeals Centre functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 888 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeals Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1222 on Fishing Regulation in 2012 and certain fishery conditions in 2013.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Allocation/quota, Landing, Bycatch, Diadromous fish, Equipment, Fishing vessel, Harbour, International trade, Transshipment, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1405 on Fishing Regulation in 2013 and certain fishery conditions in 2014.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Allocation/quota, Landing, Diadromous fish, Equipment, Fishing vessel, Bycatch, Harbour, International trade, Transshipment, Coastal zone management, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1404 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1300 on reporting information on Danish aquaculture.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Artisanal fishing, Crustaceans, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1588 the use of feed types by mariculture.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 430 on minimum size and preservation seasons for fish and crayfish in freshwater.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Crustaceans, Diadromous fish, Freshwater fishes, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Bycatch, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 706 on fishing gear in sea-water.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 124 on vessels used for commercial salt-water fishery.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Fishing area, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 831 on oyster fishery in Limfjord.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Landing, Total allowable catch, Bycatch, Molluscs, Monitoring, Seasons, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1202 on fishing measures in Skive-Karup Å waters.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Mesh, Fishing area, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 203 on the use of acoustic deterrents (pingers) in certain fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine mammals, Fishing vessel, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 402 on Fisheries Directorate functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 394 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquatic animals, Fish products, Enforcement/compliance, Ecological production/organic production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 401 on Food industry functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 395 on Food Regions.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Registration, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 887 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1203 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Codex Alimentarius, Apiculture/sericulture, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pests/diseases, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 308 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecological production/organic production, Inspection, Transport/storage, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Aquaculture, Codex Alimentarius, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 309 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 558 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 559 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Inspection, Certification, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 560 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 666 on regulation of oyster fishery.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Authorization/permit, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 671 on oyster fishery in Limfjord.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Bycatch, Molluscs, Seasons, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 288 on the use of acoustic deterrent devices (pingers) in certain fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine mammals, Bycatch, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1048 on fish regulation in Natura 2000 marine areas for the protection of reefs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Marine protected areas, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 887 on regulation of mussels fishery.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Landing, Molluscs, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 888 on oyster fishery in Limfjord.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Landing, Bycatch, Molluscs, Authorization/permit, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1103 on pool fishery.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1159 on notification in accordance with EU regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries (IUU).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1110 on notification in accordance with EU regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries (IUU).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1075 on satellite monitoring of fishing vessels.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Monitoring, Marine fisheries, Registration, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1058 on allocation of credits to fishing license holders and to fishing vessel operators with regard to illegal fishery (IUU).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Monitoring, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1066 on notification and penalties for the violation of certain regulations with regard to trade of fishery products (IUU).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1423 on fishery regulation in 2014-2020.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Allocation/quota, Landing, International trade, Transshipment, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1420 on specific fishing regulations and conservation areas in the Wadden Sea and in certain southern Jutland streams.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1409 regulating fisheries in Randers Fjord.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Diadromous fish, Inland fisheries, Seasons, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1419 on fishing measures in Skive-Karup Å waters.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Diadromous fish, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1422 on certain fishing regulations in Skjern Å.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1421 on certain fishing regulations in Storå.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1482 on on fishing and conservation zones in Ringkøbing Fjord, Stadil Fjord and Von Å.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Landing, Internal trade, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1483 on fishing and conservation zones in Nissum Fjord.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Landing, Internal trade, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 5 on log-book entries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1175 on registration and control of information related to fish landed and imported.

Legislation | Denmark | 1999

Keyword: International trade, Marine fisheries, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 310 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 670 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Codex Alimentarius, Apiculture/sericulture, Ecological production/organic production, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 669 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Policy/planning, Fish products, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 463 on authorized fishery for clams and oysters through transferable vessel permit shares.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Total allowable catch, Landing, Allocation/quota, Fishing area, Seasons, Molluscs, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 188 on conservation belts in Fyn, inclusive the south fyn islands (Aeroe and Langeland).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Fishing authorization, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1148 on fisheries regulation for 2014-2020.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Landing, Transport/storage, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 205 on access to fishing in Danish waters up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Coastal zone management, International trade, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 235 on special fishing rules for Esox Lucius in some brackish waters of South Zealand and Moen.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 617 on fishing and conservation zones in Nissum Fjord.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Landing, Internal trade, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1350 on authorized minimum size for saltwater fish and crustaceans fishing.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Size, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 278 on fisheries regulation for 2014-2020.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Landing, Transport/storage, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1545 on payment for control of food, feed and live animals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Game, Sheep/goats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Meat, Poultry products, Residues, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Swine, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Birds, Equine-animals, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Drugs, Poultry, Registration, Research, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 511 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 513 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Environment and Food Appeals Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 218 on authorized minimum size for saltwater fish and crustaceans.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 265 on the use of acoustic devices (pingers) in fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1376 on fishing and conservation zones in Nissum Fjord.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Landing, Internal trade, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1558 on registration of fishing vessels, vessel equipment and fishing equipment.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Fishing vessel, Equipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1406 on special rules for the fishing and conservation of trout on Bornholm and Christiansø (Ertholmene).

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Seasons, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1551 on conditions for commercial fishing of eels in saltwater and freshwater.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Authorization/permit, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 512 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Inspection, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1405 on wildlife belts around Bornholm.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Marine fisheries, Seasons, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 41 on financial aid to fishery in accordance wtih EU state aid regulations and financed by the Fishing Fee Fund.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Education, Subsidy/incentive, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1765 on the registration and control of information on fish landed directly and imported fish.

Legislation | Denmark | 2021

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Monitoring, Landing, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order on registration and control of information on fish landed directly in Denmark and imported fish (No. 120 of 2016).

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 791 on the minimum size for fish and crustaceans.

Legislation | Denmark | 2018

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Size, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Landing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1489 on the establishment and operation of aquaculture farms.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 870 on vessels used for commercial fishing in saltwater.

Legislation | Denmark | 2023

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Registration, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Special fund, Youth, Molluscs, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Order No. 602 on the tasks and powers of the Danish Fisheries Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

Keyword: Institution, Governance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1629 on payment for control of food, feed and live animals etc.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Game, Sheep/goats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Meat, Poultry products, Residues, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Swine, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Birds, Equine-animals, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Drugs, Poultry, Registration, Research, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1389 on special fishing regulations in marine Natura 2000 areas for the protection of reef structures.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Use restrictions, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas, Coral, Ecosystem preservation, Deep sea bed, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 2286 on public electronic fish auction.

Legislation | Denmark | 2021

Keyword: Fish products, Vending, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 463 on permits for fishing mussels, oysters, and combinations thereof, including transferable vessel permit shares.

Legislation | Denmark | 2021

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Landing, Allocation/quota, Fishing area, Seasons, Molluscs, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 366 amending the Criminal Code and certain other Acts.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act relevant to taxation (No. 1336 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Tax/levy, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending various laws (No. 431 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Governance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on amending the land distribution Act, the land district subsidy Act, Agricultural Law and others under Ministry of Food sector (No. 536 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive, Ecological production/organic production, Land commission, Land consolidation, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Institution, Farming

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Fisheries Act (No. 406 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Internal trade, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Fisheries Act (No. 1428 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Fish products, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Fishery management and conservation, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amending Act on the administration of EU regulations on the organization of agricultural products and Fishery Act (No. 1158 of 2003).

Legislation | Denmark | 2003

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Special fund, Internal trade, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Fisheries Act (No. 369 of 2002).

Legislation | Denmark | 2002

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Registration, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act, Fisheries Act and Act relevant to food trade licenses (No. 604 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Consumer protection, Registration, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, Act on environmental permits of livestock, the Contaminated Soil Act and various other Acts (No. 446 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Emissions, Protection of habitats, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Fisheries Act (No. 388 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Diadromous fish, Fishing gear/fishing method, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX