Crabs and Lobsters (Minimum Size) Order (Northern Ireland) 2000 (S.R. No. 200 of 2000). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Northern Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Crustaceans Size Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Coming into force on 30 June, 2000. Abstract Section 127(1) of the Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Act 1966 prohibits the bringing to land, landing, sale or offering or exposure for sale or the possession for the purposes of sale of sea fish of a description prescribed by regulations where those fish are smaller than the minimum size so prescribed. For the purposes of this sub-section, this Order prescribes the minimum size for lobsters, male spider crabs and velvet crabs (art. 3 and Schedule 2). Section 127(1)(A) of the 1966 Act provides tha 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