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Order No. 13 on fishing for lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpu).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Non-commercial fishing Seasons Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
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 June 2005.
Abstract

The Order sets rules on commercial fishing for lumpfish, which activity is subject to fishing license and applies to all year – except for 1 July - 28 February - when fishing thereof is prohibited. Fishing for lumpfish for personal consumption is allowed to Danish citizens residing in Greenland and non-Danish citizens resident for more than two consecutive years.

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

Repealed by

Order No. 6 on fishing for lumpfish.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Coastal zone management, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX