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Order No. 15 on licence for cod-fishing in 1986.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1986
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Marine fishes Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation 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 May 1986.
Abstract

This Order applies to commercial cod-fishing whereby vessels of 80 BRT or larger are subject to fishing licensing specifying total allowable catch, permitted geografic fishing areas and period of fishing. Vessel size requirements are in adherence to Act No. 203 of 18 May 1977 regulations. Fishing licence is valid for a maximum of 1 year and is in adherence to Act No. 11 of 21 December 1984, in particular article 3. Vessels shall also consist of a minimum of 70% crew individuals having residence status in Greenland for the past 2 years and having fishing activity as their main source of income. landing information and other pertinent of catch activities registration, fishing areas and crew registration shall be submitted to Greenland Fishery Licence Control (GFLK).

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on commercial fishing (No. 11 of 1984).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1984

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Inspection, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 8 on licence for cod-fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1984

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 2 on license for cod-fishing in 1987.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1987

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX