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Order No. 6 on fishing for lumpfish.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Seasons Coastal zone management Allocation/quota Data collection/reporting 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
1 June 2014.
Abstract

The Order sets rules on commercial fishing for lumpfish in the Greenland fishery area, which activity is authorized if taking place 3 miles from its coastline. The fishery activity is subject to fishing license (issued on a bi-yearly basis) authorized by the Ministry of Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture and compliance with authorization must be regulated no later than 1 January 2015. It is not permitted to incur in fishery for lumpfish between 16 July and 28 February. Fishery is limited to quota and defined fishing days approved by governmental management plan for fisheries. Under each sub-area of the Northwest Atlantic Fishing Organization Regulatory Area (NAFO), local decisions shall regulate quota thereof. Licensed fishery shall report catches of coastal fishing in adherence to Order No. 15.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.nanoq.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

Executive Order No. 15 relative to inshore fishing reporting.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Internal trade, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 13 on fishing for lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpu).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2005

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 2 on fishing for lumpfish.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Seasons, Coastal zone management, Allocation/quota, Fishing authorization, Internal trade, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX