Conservation of Scallops Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.I. No. 89 of 1997). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Northern Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Molluscs Size Fishing gear/fishing method Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes These Regulations come into force on 31 March 1997. Abstract These Regulations lay down certain restrictions on fishing for scallops in the waters within British fishery limits which are adjacent to Northern Ireland. The Regulations prohibit: (a) the use or carriage on board any fishing vessel of a scallop dredge or system of scallop dredges with a width, or in the case of a system of scallop dredges, with an aggregate width, of more than 1219 cms (40 feet); (b) the use or carriage on board any fishing vessel of a scallop dredge which has more than 9 teet Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (Chapter 17). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1966 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Institution, Processing/handling, Size, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing vessel, Internal trade, Waterworks, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Conservation of Scallops (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 (S.R. No. 46 of 1998). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Size Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Conservation of Scallops Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. No. 430 of 2008). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX