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Order No. 28 on Scallops-fishing.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Total allowable catch 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 January 1988.
Abstract

The Order applies to commercial fishing for scallops by individuals and/or companies possessing a fishing licence which is granted by the Directorate of Commerce and which may be valid up to a year. Scallop-fishing licences include requirement for fishing vessel crew to be at least 70% of its total and consisting of individuals residing in Greenland for at least 2 years having fishery as their main source of income. The license also include requirement of permitted area, catch quantity and time restrictions. Registration in the on-board logbook is required for all fishing activities and details thereof. The government shall instruct suspension of fishing activities – should there be reached a maximum allowed quantity – by radio and/or press. Waste from on-board production may not be thrown over the scallops-banks.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on commercial fishing (No. 11 of 1984).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1984

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Inspection, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 4 on Scallops fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1985

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Total allowable catch, Molluscs, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 25 on Scallops-fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1988

Keyword: Molluscs, Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX