Statute of Qaasuitsup Municipality on halibut fishing. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Marine fishes Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 January 2012. Abstract The Statute applies to the management areas of Upernavik, Uummannaq and Disko Bay in Qaasuitsup Municipality and sets rules on halibut-fishing methods with nets in specific marine areas. Fishing is only allowed between 1 January and 30 April, and from 1 November to 31 December. 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