This content is exclusively provided by FAO / FAOLEX

Order No. 16 on coastal fishing for halibut.

Type of law
Regulation
Source


Abstract
The Order sets rules on commercial fishing for halibut - which activity is subject to license that must specify vessel tonnage (max. 75 BRT). Commercial fishing for halibut with nets or trawl nets is prohibited; however, it is permitted to fish with nets until 30 April 2001 in Ilulissat municipality within restricted points listed in article 6. Landing of catch must be notified to the Greenland Fishery License Control (GFLK). The license is limited and is issued for a maximum of one year at a time.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 19 April 2001.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Hjemmestyrets bekendtgørelse nr. 16 af 19 . April 2001 om kystnært fiskeri efter hellefisk.
Implements