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Order No. 20 on Salmon Fishing.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Diadromous fish Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Mesh Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
12 October 2015.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on fishing for salmon in the Greenlandic fishing territory west of Cape Farvel in NAFO area 1. Salmon fishing outside 40 nautical miles from the coastline is prohibited. Commercial fishing for salmon require a fishing and sale thereof licence (art. 3) which is issued by the Greenlandic Government. Fishing is permitted only by hooks or nets with a mesh of of minimum 140 mm. All non-commercial salmon fishing must be reported to GFLK (Greenland Fishing Licence Control).

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. 15 on Salmon Fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2015

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Diadromous fish, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX