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Order No. 16 on coastal fishing for halibut.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Landing Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 19 April 2001.
Abstract

The Order sets rules on commercial fishing for halibut - which activity is subject to license that must specify vessel tonnage (max. 75 BRT). Commercial fishing for halibut with nets or trawl nets is prohibited; however, it is permitted to fish with nets until 30 April 2001 in Ilulissat municipality within restricted points listed in article 6. Landing of catch must be notified to the Greenland Fishery License Control (GFLK). The license is limited and is issued for a maximum of one year at a time.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.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. 2 on coastal halibut fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2000

Keyword: Marine fishes, Mesh, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX