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Statute on fishing with nets in the Municipality of Sermersooq.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing area Fishing authorization Mesh Deep sea bed Fishing gear/fishing method Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
15 April 2014.
Abstract

It is permitted to fish with nets in the municipality of Sermersooq. It is however not permitted to fish with nets on the bottom of Kapisillitin, the fjord located in a straight line drawn between Quassungaarssuk and Pingup eqinga (see Appendix 1). Application for approval for these activities must be submitted to the municipality authorities no later than 1 February.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.nanoq.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