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Order No. 12 relative to fishing conservation methods.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Crustaceans Marine fisheries Equipment Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 December 2011.
Abstract

The Order aims to ensure professional and non-professional fishing in Greenland which takes place in defined territorial areas (baseline) and with defined fishing gear. Mesh size is determined under article 7 and applies to all marine fishes; in shrimp-fishing sorting grid with a bar spacing of 22 mm. or less is to be used and restriction of fishing in an area 3 miles from the coastal line applies to certain vessels in determined geographic areas.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Fishery Act (No. 18 of 1996).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1996

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Processing/handling, Inspection, Landing, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Research, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 39 on regulating fishery with technical conservation measures.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Government of Greenland Order No. 4 of 2017 on technical conservation measures in fisheries.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Ecosystem preservation, Coral, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX