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Order No. 8 on Crab-fishing (Chionoecetes opilio).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Crustaceans Internal trade Non-commercial fishing Fishing area Allocation/quota Fishing authorization Bycatch Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Aquatic animals 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 1 July 2004. Articles 18-22 shall enter into force on 1 January 2005.
Abstract

The Order sets rules regarding fishing for crab (Chionoecetes opilio) in Greenland's fishing territory which is permissible only by license issued by the Directorate of Fisheries and Hunting, based on catch quota. Licenses are time-limited. If the fish purchasing capacity is insufficient in relation to the expected quantity of landed crabs, the Directorate may decide to temporarily suspend issuance of commercial license to those not living in an area within the managed fishing area.

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