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Order No. 30 on catch of beluga and nar-whale.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Slaughtering Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Data collection/reporting Marine mammals Research
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 17 October 1995.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on all fishing and hunting of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) and narwhales (Monodon Monoceros) in Greenland. These two species may only be caught by people holding a valid hunting permit. Flying and transporting vehicles may not be used for the hunting of these marine mammals and rifles not larger than 7,62 mm (caliber .30-06) may be used for the hunting in integration with spirs, mesh or other. No exploding, spur-cannons pistols or rifles may be utilized for hunting marine mammals. No circumnavigating the animals as a form of catch is permitted and vessels must adhere to size regulations.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Nature Conservation in Greenland (No. 11 of 1980).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on commercial hunting (No. 12 of 1984).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1984

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Research, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Order No. 6 amending Order No. 30 on catch of beluga and narwhale.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1996

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 2 on the protection and hunting of beluga and narwhal.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2004

Keyword: Marine mammals, Allocation/quota, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX