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Order No. 22 on coastal fishing for halibut.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Data collection/reporting Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
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 2001.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations on commercial fishing for halibut the requirement of fishing license thereof. It must specify which vessels are being used for these activities and is subject to limitation as it may be issued for a maximum of one year at a time. The license may give fishing area limitations and requires registration of catch to the Greenland Fishing License Control (GFLK). Methods of fishing with nets or trawl nets is prohibited, however it is permitted to do so with nets in the Inllulissat municipality (specified areas listed under article 6) up to 30 June 2001.

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

Repealed by

Order No. 1 on coastal fishing for halibut.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Landing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX