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 Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1991 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 21 on the protection and hunting of polar bears.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