Order No. 2 on coastal halibut fishing.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fishes Mesh Fishing area Fishing vessel Data collection/reporting Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization

Geographical area

Americas, European Union Countries, North America

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 a

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Repealed by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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX