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Order No. 2 on coastal fishing for halibut

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Allocation/quota Fishing vessel Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries 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 6 February 2012.
Abstract

The Order applies to coastal fishing within 3 miles from the coast line and sets regulations on halibut-fishing in specific managed areas (under article 2). Tonnage of vessels, quotas and fishing areas are established by the yearly granted fishing licence and related to specific fishing regions. It is not permitted to fish for halibut with nets or trawl.

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. 6 on coastal fishing for halibut.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2002

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Landing, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 11 on coastal fishing for halibut

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Coastal zone management, Internal trade, Mesh, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX