Prohibition of Fishing for Scallops (Wales) Order 2009 (W.S.I. No. 2721 (W.232) of 2009). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Wales Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Molluscs Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order provides for a closed season in respect of scallop fishing in Wales during a specified period. In addition, it sets out the powers of British sea-fishery officers in respect of this Order, in addition to their powers under the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967. 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 Scallop Fishing (Wales) Order 2005 (S.I. No. 1717 (W.132) of 2005). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Scallop Fishing (Wales) (No.2) Order 2010 (W.S.I. No. No. 269 (W.33) of 2010). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Seasons, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX