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Order No. 14 on Salmon fishing.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Diadromous fish Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Allocation/quota Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Aquatic animals 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 5 August 1997.
Abstract

The government sets a yearly quota for salmon-fishing which partly adheres to international agreements regulations. The Order sets regulations on type and method of commercial and leisure fishing as well as the requirement of a fishing-license implementing defined periods whereby catch is allowed. All salmon-catch must be registered and reported to local authorities.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Nature Conservation in Greenland (No. 11 of 1980).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Repealed by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. 23 on Salmon fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1998

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Artisanal fishing, Diadromous fish, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX