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Loch Ewe, Isle of Ewe, Wester Ross, Scallops Several Fishery Order 2015 (S.S.I. No. 30 of 2015).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Artisanal fishing Molluscs Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order confers on a company limited by guarantee the exclusive right to deposit, propagate, fish for and take scallops within a defined area, subject to certain restrictions. Harvesting of scallops under the right of several fishery to be carried out manually by divers and restricts the deposit of juvenile scallops taken from outside the fishery within the boundaries of the fishery. Certian fishing gear is prohibited. The Order prohibits the assignation or other transfer of the right of several fishery without the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act, 1967.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX