Order No. 7 on conservation and hunting of beluga and narwhal.

The Order sets regulations on the protection of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) and narwhals (Monodon Monoceros) implementing quotas related to their catch and restrictions of hunting methods. The yearly quota for white and narwhal hunting takes place between 1 January and 31 December; allocation of quotas for the various geographically defined areas are established by the Minister for Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture after consultation with Kalaallit Nunaanni Aalisartut Piniartullu Kattuffiat (KNAPK) Tapertaralugu Piniartartut Aalisartartullu Kattuffiat (TPAK) and the Local Government Association (KANUKOKA). Methods of hunting are restricted to the use of min. .30-06 (7,62x63 mm.) rifle caliber and catch may not occurr by the ice/land borders. Slaughtering shall occur immediatelly after catch and notified to local authorities. Bycatch of white or narwhal whales may not be sold and must be deducted from the municipality or the management area quota.
It consists of 16 Chapters: Scope (1); Conservation (2); Determination of quotas for hunting and fishing areas (3); Consultation and allocation of quotas for catches (4); Catch eligibility, issuance and distribution of licenses (5); Methods (6); Killing after permission from the department (7); Sassat (8); Flensing (9); By-catch and wounding (10); Terms of sale (11); Reporting and control (12); Tissue samples and labeling (13); Exemption (14); Measures (15); Entry into force (16).