Order No. 13 on import, sale, possession and use of lead bullets. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods 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 October 2012. Ban on the sale of led shall enter into force on 1 April 2014. Ban on use and possession of lead shall enter into force on 1 October 2014. Abstract Purpose of the Order is to ensure to protect the environment and health from damages caused by the use of lead, specifically lead in bullets destined to firearms. Any commercial or leisure hunting activity taking place in Greenland and with lead bullets is forbidden. Full text Danish Website www.lovgivning.gl References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act (No. 9 of 2011). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Recycling/reuse, EIA, Waste disposal, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Internal trade, Tax/levy, Royalties/fees, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Waste management, Policy/planning, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX