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Conservation of Salmon (Prohibition of Sale) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. No. 418 of 2002).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Internal trade Fish products
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 1 October 2002.
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the sale, offer or exposure for sale in Scotland of any salmon that has been taken using a rod and line (reg. 2). "Salmon" means all migratory fish of the species Salmo salar and Salmo trutta commonly known as salmon and sea trout. It also includes parts of any such fish. Provision is made in section 10B of the Salmon Act 1986 Act applying powers of enforcement, entry, search and arrest to water bailiffs, constables and persons appointed by the Scottish Ministers for the purposes of the enforcement of the prohibition imposed by these Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk