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Landing, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Research, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 23 on Salmon fishing.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