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 Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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 that, in the case of lobsters, any possession (whether or not for the purposes of sale) of a lobster smaller than the minimum size is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to the possession of a lobster smaller than the prescribed minimum size where that lobster has been purchased by retail in a shop. There is an exemption in relation to foreign fishing boats (art. 4). A person who commits an offence under section 127 of the 1966 Act, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. 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, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Sea Fishing (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Order (Northern Ireland) 2018 (S.R. No. 185 of 2018). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Aquaculture, Foreign fishing, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX