Order No. 15 on Salmon Fishing.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishing authorization Diadromous fish Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Aquatic animals Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

15 August 2015.

Abstract

This Order sets regulations on fishing for salmon in the Greenlandic fishing territory west of Cape Farewell in NAFO area 1. Salmon fishing outside 40 nautical miles from the coastline may not take place. Commercial fishing for salmon require a fishing licence (art. 3) which is issued by the Greenlandic Government, and my only occur by hooks or nets. All salmon catches from non-commercial fishing must be reported to GFLK (Greenland Fishing Licence Control).

Full text

Danish

Website

www.nanoq.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Repeals

Order No. 12 on Salmon Fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Allocation/quota, Diadromous fish, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 20 on Salmon Fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX