Razor Clams (Prohibition on Fishing and Landing) (Scotland) Order 2017 (S.S.I. No. 419 of 2017).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishing gear/fishing method 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

Abstract

This Order prohibits the fishing for razor clams within the Scottish zone and the landing g in Scotland of razor clams which have been caught within the Scottish zone. These prohibitions do not apply to operations involving the landing of razor clams in Scotland or the catching of razor clams in the Scottish zone which are authorised by the Scottish Ministers and conducted for the purpose of scientific investigation. The prohibition also does not apply to the landing of razor clams after fishing for those razor clams by hand in tidal waters. It is an offence under section 5(1) or section 6(5) of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 to contravene a prohibition imposed by 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