Order No. 2 on coastal halibut fishing. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fishes Mesh Fishing area Fishing vessel Data collection/reporting Non-commercial fishing 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 This Order enters into force on 10 January 2000. Abstract The Order sets regulations on halibut fishing and the requirement of a license for such activities. The license may give restrictions on fishing areas, tonnage requirement for fishing vessels as well as fishing methods. Registration of catch must be notified to the Greenland Fishery License Control (GFLK) and include all details. Non-commercial fishing for halibut is permitted to Danish nationals with residence in Greenland. Directorate of Commerce may give limitations to fishing activities in areas with less quantity of halibut. 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Landing, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Research, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 16 on coastal fishing for halibut. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001 Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Landing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX