Order No. 10 on catch of large whales. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Management/conservation Seasons Geographical area Americas, European Union Countries, North America Entry into force notes 1 May 2005. Abstract This Order enforces ban to shoot and/or catch large whales in the Greenlandic fishing territory. It provides regulations on hunting methods and vessel measurements for these activities. Capture of minke-whales is only allowed in the period of 1 April to 31 December with the exception of their newborns, which cannot be hunted at any time. If catch of fin- or minke-whale is found not to be fit for human consumption due to disease, or the like, the Minister for Fisheries Region and Fishing shall co Full text Danish Website www.lovgivning.gl References - Legislation Implements Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 12 of 1999). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999 Keyword: Research, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Monitoring, Basic legislation, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act on Nature Conservation (No. 29 of 2003). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2003 Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental standards, Institution, Internal trade, Protected area, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, GMO, Mammals, Community management, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 12 on catch of large whales. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of large whales. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2009 | Repealed Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX