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

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Molluscs
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Coming into force on 11 November, 1999.
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit, subject to certain exemptions, fishing for mussels, otherwise than for direct human consumption, in Northern Ireland inshore waters. "Northern Ireland inshore waters" means waters within British fishery limits which are adjacent to Northern Ireland and are not nearer to any point on the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea adjacent to Great Britain or the Isle of Man is measured than to any point on the corresponding Northern Irish baselines. The prohibition contained in these Regulations shall not apply to: (a) any person who is not a British fisherman; (b) any person who is operating under the authority of and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a fish culture licence granted under section 11 of the Act; or (c) any person who is operating under the authority of and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit granted under section 14 of the Act.

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

Repealed by

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