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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Repealed by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