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Order No. 28 on by-catch fishing.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Bycatch Data collection/reporting Fishing gear/fishing method Total allowable catch Fishery management and conservation
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 January 2009.
Abstract

The Order applies to by-catch activities and sets regulations on the discard at sea immediately after capture. A logbook must be kept and updated for registration of these activities. The Department of Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture may close fishing territory where there is a risk of large by-catch. By-catch must comply with measure limits established by local monitoring authorities (for Gadus morhua 40 cm, for Reinhardtius hippoglosoides 42 cm, for Hippoglossus hippoglossus 60 cm, for male Gadus poutassou the min. size is 9 cm. Gadus morhua by-catch larger than the minimum requirement criteria may be retained for private use) and, if damaged or non-complying with size requirements, by-catch must be brought to land. By-catch is calculated on the basis of a sample of min. 300 kg randomly captured. Resuming of fishing is not permitted within a minimum of 5 miles from a line between the logged start and end fishing position.

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. 32 on fishing by-catch.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1995

Keyword: Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 14 on by-catch fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011

Keyword: Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Crustaceans, Fish disease, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Animal health, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX