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

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Institution
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The principal amendments to the Fisheries Act, 1966: extend the powers of the Department of Agriculture to secure the development of derelict waters for angling (art. 4); alter procedures relating to applications for fish culture licences (art. 6); enable the Fisheries Conservancy Board to restore the fish population of polluted waters in certain circumstances (art. 11); facilitate the passage of fish past obstructions and hazards (such as dams and mill sluices) in waterways (arts. 13, 15 and 16); limit the duration of the appointment of private water bailiffs (art 25), and; alter the enforcement powers of authorized persons (arts. 26 to 30).

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