Fishery Limits Act 1976.

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Marine fisheries Access right Foreign fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The Act provides for the extension of the British Fishery Limits to 200 nautical miles and in connection with that extension makes further provision for fishing in the sea. Section 2 prescribes rules for the access of foreign fishing vessels. Section 3 substitutes section 4 of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 concerning licensing of fishing boats. Section 4 provides for the extension of regulation making powers. (12 sections completed by 4 Schedules: Offences(1) Consequential Amendments (2), Transitional Provisions (3), Repeals (4))

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fishing Boats Designation (EU Exit) (Scotland) Order 2019 (S.S.I. No. 345 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Boats Designation (England) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 648 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Pollution control, Navigation, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Cap. 23).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003 (2003 Asp 15).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, International trade, Standards, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act 2020 (Chapter 22).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2020

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Total allowable catch, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Precautionary principle, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Registration, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, Fish disease, Fishing vessel, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Bycatch, Certification, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Animal health, Maritime zone, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX