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Lobsters and Crawfish (Prohibition of Fishing and Landing) (Scotland) Order 1999 (S.S.I. No. 88 of 1999).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Crustaceans Enforcement/compliance 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
These Regulations entered into force on 8 November, 1999.
Abstract

This Order prohibits fishing for, and landing of, lobsters and crawfish bearing a V notch or mutilated in such a manner as to obscure a V notch (arts. 3 and 4).By virtue of sections 5(1) and 6(5) respectively of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (c.84) it is an offence to fish for or land such lobsters or crawfish in contravention of this Order. Section 5(6) of that Act provides that any fish caught in contravention of the Order shall be returned to the sea forthwith. Section 5(7) provides that where subsection (6) is not complied with the master, the owner and the charterer (if any) of the fishing boat shall each be guilty of an offence. The Order also confers upon British sea-fishery officers powers necessary for the enforcement of the Order (art. 5).

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (Chapter 84).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX