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Order No. 6 on coastal fishing for halibut.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Landing 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
This Order enters into force on 14 February 2002.
Abstract

The Order applies to the requirement of a fishing license for Halibut fishing. Criteria for such permit is determined by vessel size and determined fishing gear must be used for such activities. Landing of catch must be notified to the Greenland fishing License Control (GFLK) and general non-commercial fishing is allowed to Danish citizens resident in Greenland.

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. 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

Repealed by

Order No. 2 on coastal fishing for halibut

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2012

Keyword: Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX