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and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 2 on fishing for lumpfish.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