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Order No. 20 regulating fishery by technical conservation measures.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Fishery management and conservation Marking/identification
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 1 October 2000.
Abstract

The Order applies to fishing methods applied in Greenland fishing territories for conservation purposes. Fishing nets requirements are detailed in the included Annex and some exceptions are made for their use in the fishing of determined species. In areas between the coast and a line located 3 miles outside the base lines, some fishing methods are prohibited in geographic areas set as under articles 9-10. Among the prohibited methods of fishing: explosives, poisonous or anaesthetic substances and guns.

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