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Razor Shells (Prohibition of Fishing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 (S.R. 414 of 1998).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
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
Entry into force notes
Coming into force on 1 January 1999.
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit, subject to certain exemptions, any boat from fishing for razor shells by means of any type of dredge or suction dredge or retaining on board razor shells caught by any type of dredge or suction dredge, in waters within Dundrum Bay. The prohibitions contained in these Regulations shall not apply to: (a) any person who is not a British citizen; (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

Amended by

Razor Shells (Prohibition of Fishing) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 (S.R. No. 157 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX