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Order No. 1489 on the establishment and operation of aquaculture farms.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Mariculture Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2017.
Abstract

This Order lays down rules on the establishment and operation of aquaculture farms in Denmark. "Aquaculture farms" refer to breeding facilities consisting of net cages, wire crates, or similar structures, located in marine waters, and whose operation requires the use of feed. The establishment and operation of such farms may only take place with the permission of the Danish Agricultural Agency. Procedural aspects for obtaining the authorization is regulated in detail. The authorization for establishing and operating aquaculture farms may only be used once an environmental approval under Article 33 of the Environmental Protection Act has been obtained. The authorization shall last for a period of 10 years. Holders of permits shall report annually information about production quantities and feed consumption, as well as other information of a technical, economic, and operational nature.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Foreign fishing, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX