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Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of large whales.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Order aims to ensure appropriate and biologically sound exploitation of fishing resources in regards to fishing and hunting. It applies to "great whales" (minke whales), fin whales, Greenland whales and other baleen whales, and sperm whales and applies to their limited capture within the pre-established period of April-December. These activities must adhere to hunting authorization license granted by the are subject to license authorization and under permission granted by the Department of Fishing, Hunting and Agriculture. The latter also establishes fishing/hunting methods approval.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 12 of 1999).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999

Keyword: Research, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Monitoring, Basic legislation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Nature Conservation (No. 29 of 2003).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental standards, Institution, Internal trade, Protected area, Standards, Protection of environment, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 10 on catch of large whales.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2005

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 11 on protection and hunting of large whales.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2010

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX