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Order No. 11 on protection and hunting of large whales.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Hunting gear/hunting methods Management/conservation Protection of habitats Hunting authorization/permit Seasons
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
13 August 2010.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on the protection of large mammals (whales) in the Greenlandic territory. It is in fact prohibited to hunt them in that area and include minke whales, fin whales, Greenland whales, humpback whales and other baleen whales, which are larger than minke whales and sperm whales. If the catch of herring beater, fin whale, Greenland whale or humpback occurs and their catch is not fit for human consumption due to disease, the Department of Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture may consider the catch as a killing, although permissible if under previous authorization.

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, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, 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, Standards, Protection of environment, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of large whales.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2009

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 4 on the protection and hunting of large whales.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2013

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons, Allocation/quota, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Trade in species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX