Order No. 18 on non-commercial hunting and fishing.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Non-commercial fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Allocation/quota Birds Game

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

This Order enters into force on 1 July 2002.

Abstract

The Order sets rules on leisure hunting and fishing, whereby a license is issued by local authorities, and with various validity expirations (daily, weekly, monthly etc.). Fishing license is applied individually with the concession of being accompanied by one minor of max. 15 years of age. Fishing licenses allow individuals to fish with rod, jig or similar hand tools. For leisure hunting, the Government allocates a quota for musk oxen and reindeer and is applicable to those who have been granted a permit for a period of max. 3 years. Criteria for applying shall include documentation proof of satisfactory results of undergone training established and approved by the Greenland Tourism Association. Qualifying applicants must have knowledge of hunting and conservation regulations implemented by the Firearms Act, knowledge of animals to be hunted, competently undergo trophy preparation activities, and have knowledge of specific hunting areas. When issuing a certificate the Cabinet collects a fee for each hunted animal. Small game hunting includes birds, seals and small land mammals, license are personal and non-transferable and for the duration of max. 2 years.

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

Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 12 of 1999).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999

Keyword: Research, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Monitoring, Basic legislation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 13 on payment of non-commercial hunting and fishing permits.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Allocation/quota, Birds, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX