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Order No. 20 on hunting of polar bears.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 June 1994.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on hunting polar bears (Ursus maritimus). It applies to licence issued to individuals holding residence status in Greenland.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Nature Conservation in Greenland (No. 11 of 1980).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on commercial hunting (No. 12 of 1984).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1984

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Research, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 7 amending Act on commercial fishing and hunting.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1991

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 21 on the protection and hunting of polar bears.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2005

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Allocation/quota, Management/conservation, National parks, Seasons, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX