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Order on licence for cod-fishing (No. 10 of 1982).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Total allowable catch Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Order sets regulations on commercial fishing licence for cod in 1983. Vessels of min. 80 GRT shall be granted such permit as well as these who already have been granted cod-fishing licence in 1982. Total allowable catch for cod-fishing shall be determined by national authorities and suspension of fishing activity shall be notified by radio and press when ceiling is reached. Criteria for issuance of such licence is based on the minimum quantity of crew members (60%) having residence in Greenland for the past 2 years and having fishery as their main source of income.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on commercial fishing and hunting ( No. 4 of 1980).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Equipment, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Marine area, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 16 on licence for cod-fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1981

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX