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Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 (2007 Asp 12).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision in relation to fish farms and shellfish farms; in relation to the parasite Gyrodactylus salaris; in relation to salmon and freshwater fisheries and sea fisheries; in relation to payments connected with aquaculture and fisheries; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Fish disease Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Quarantine Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Animal health Authorization/permit Inland waters Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act makes provision for certain measures to prevent the spreading of pests and diseases affecting live fish in Scotland and provides a series of measures in respect of salmon and freshwater fisheries.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act, 1967.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act 1981 (Chapter 29).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Tax/levy, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive, Size, Transshipment, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Marine mammals, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003 (2003 Asp 15).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, International trade, Standards, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fish Farming Businesses (Record Keeping) (Scotland) Order 2008 (S.S.I. No. 326 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Registration, Fish disease, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 (Fixed Penalty Notices) Order 2015 (S.S.I. No. 101 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 (Fixed Penalty Notices) Order 2015 (S.S.I. No. 113 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Aquatic Animal Health (Miscellaneous Modifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 427 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Data collection/reporting, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (Asp 7 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Crustaceans, Contract/agreement, Biosecurity, Alien species, Fish disease, Monitoring, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Quarantine, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX