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Order No. 13 on import, sale, possession and use of lead bullets.

Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
Purpose of the Order is to ensure to protect the environment and health from damages caused by the use of lead, specifically lead in bullets destined to firearms. Any commercial or leisure hunting activity taking place in Greenland and with lead bullets is forbidden.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 October 2012. Ban on the sale of led shall enter into force on 1 April 2014. Ban on use and possession of lead shall enter into force on 1 October 2014.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Selvstyrets bekendtgørelse nr. 13 af 8. august 2012 om import, salg, besiddelse og anvendelse af blyhagl.