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Statutes of Qaasuitsup Municipality of fishing nets.

Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The document is applicable to pound net fishing within Qaasuitsup Municipality (attached Appendix 1 map). Users of such fishing methods shall be liable to mark the area to the extension of at least 1.5 meters above ground. Bottom yarn shall be set at least 500 meters from another pound. Long-line fishing and jigging is prohibited within a distance of 100 meters from an exposed nets and anchoring is prohibited within a distance of 50 meters from other nets.
Appendix 1 - Map of Qaasuitsup Municipality.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
4 March 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Vedtægt for Qaasuitsup Kommunia om bundgarnfiskeri.
Implements