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Regulation for Qaasuitsup Municipality on fishing for arctic trout.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing area Seasons Diadromous fish Freshwater fishes Fishing authorization 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
The Regulation enters into force 14 days following publication.
Abstract

Act aims to ensure appropriate and biologically sound exploitation of Arctic trout (Salvelinus alpinus) and implements fishing authorization for the period of 5 years - starting 8 June 2011 (incl.) in Amitsoq and Kuannersuit areas. Detailed geographic coordinates are specified under article 1. Use of dam is not permitted for trout fishing and is only allowed between 15 June and 31 August.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl; www.nanoq.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Order No. 20 on fishing for trout (Salvelinus alpinus).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2005

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Inland fisheries, Mesh, Diadromous fish, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX