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Order No. 2 on fishing for lumpfish.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Seasons Coastal zone management Allocation/quota Fishing authorization Internal trade Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
15 February 2016.
Abstract

This Order sets rules on commercial fishing for lumpfish in the Greenland fishery area and is regulated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Hunting. Fishing is authorized 3 miles from its coastline. It is not permitted to exercise commercial fishing for lumpfish between 16 July and 28 February and is limited to quota approved by governmental management plan for fisheries.

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 fishing for lumpfish.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Coastal zone management, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX