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Order No. 12 on the reporting of catch and wounding of large whales.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Marine mammals Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on August 2010.
Abstract

The Order sets rules in regards to catching and wounding mink whales as well as larger species thereof; these activities must immediately be notified and submitted to the nearest municipality for reporting with all details on the catch, including age, size, gender, physiological status, method of hunting, area of catch etc.

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

Repeals

Order No. 10 on the reporting of catch and wounding of large whales.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2009

Keyword: Marine mammals, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX