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Prohibition of Fishing for Scallops (Scotland) Order 2003 (S.S.I. No. 371 of 2003).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Molluscs Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 22 September 2003.
Abstract

This Order introduces measures for the conservation of king scallops in Scotland. Fishing for king scallops by a Scottish fishing boat or relevant British fishing boat by means of a French dredge or scallop dredge to which anything has been attached which obstructs the rings or netting on any part of the dredge is prohibited in the Scottish zone (art. 3). Fishing for king scallops by means of a French dredge by any Scottish or relevant British fishing boat is prohibited completely in Scottish inshore waters and is prohibited elsewhere in the Scottish zone except in accordance with article 4. Fishing for king scallops by means of a scallop dredge by a Scottish fishing boat or a relevant British fishing boat in the Scottish zone is prohibited except in accordance with article 5. Article 6 sets out the powers of British sea-fishery officers to enforce this Order.

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

Repeals

Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls (Scotland) Order 2000 (S.S.I. No. 226 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation of Scallop Fishing (Scotland) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 127 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX