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Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (Chapter 17).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to extend the functions of the Ministry of Agriculture in relation to fisheries and to make provision for the development and improvement of fisheries by, or with the assistance of, the Ministry; to establish the Fisheries Conservancy Board of Northern Ireland, and to define their functions; to provide for the transfer to that Board of the property, rights and liabilities of, and to dissolve, the existing boards of conservators, to consolidate with amendments the Fisheries Acts (Northern Ireland) 1842 to 1954 and certain other enactments relating to fisheries; otherwise to amend the law with respect to fisheries; and for purposes connected with those matters.
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The 214 sections of the Act are divided into 12 Parts: Functions of the Minister of Agriculture (I); The Fisheries Conservancy Board for Northern Ireland (II); Fishing Licences (III); Protection of Fisheries (IV); Regulation of Fishing for Salmon, Eels and Freshwater Fish (V); Times of Fishing for Salmon, Trout, Pollen and Eels (VI); Restrictions on Dealings in Salmon, Trout and Eels (VII); Sea Fisheries (VIII); Shell-fish IX); Miscellaneous Offences (X); authorized Persons (XI); Supplemental Provisions (XII). (8 Schedules)

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Unlicensed Fishing for Crabs and Lobster Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. No. 185 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Fisheries Byelaws (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. No. 425 of 1997).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing charge, Diadromous fish, Non-commercial fishing, Size, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Tagging and Logbook) Byelaws (Northern Ireland) 2001 (S.R. No. 291 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, International trade, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation of Scallops (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 (S.R. No. 46 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Eel Fishing (Licence Duties) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (S.R. No. 487 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inshore Fishing (Daily Close Time for Scallops) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 (S.R. No. 39 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crabs and Lobsters (Minimum Size) Order (Northern Ireland) 2000 (S.R. No. 200 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mussels (Prohibition of Fishing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (S.R. No. 423 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. No. 1466, N.I. 13).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation of Scallops Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.I. No. 89 of 1997).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Eel Fishing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 166 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Seasons, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Eel Fishing (Licence Duties) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 167 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing charge, Freshwater fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Angling Estate Byelaws (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. No. 267 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 17 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing charge, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of the Sale of Rod Caught Salmon Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 119 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Strangford Lough (Sea Fishing Exclusion Zones) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.I. No. 441 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mussels (Prohibition of Fishing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 1 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salmon Netting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 15 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salmon Drift Net Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 16 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 915 (N.I. 9) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Seasons, Size, Aquaculture, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 709 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 (Chapter 4 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fishing authorization, Marine pollution, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX