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Order No. 8 on fishing quota and licence.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Allocation/quota Fishing vessel Crustaceans Marine fishes Molluscs Fishing authorization Foreign fishing 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
11 April 2016.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on commercial fishing activities undertaken by Greenlandic registered vessels, foreign vessels fishing in the territory of Greenland, or/and by foreign vessels fishing outside of Greenland's fishing territory independently from the vessel's tonnage. It is mandatory for these vessels to carry a TAC equipment system when fishing for all species (except for shrimp and coastal fishing for Greenland halibut for vessels longer than 6 feet) and prerequisite for commercial fishing shall apply to Greenlandic fishing vessels registered in territories subject to international and regional fishing regulations.

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. 9 on fishing quota and licence.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Crustaceans, Marine fishes, Molluscs, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX