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

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Molluscs Transport/storage Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order, which applies in relation to the Scottish zone and to landings in Scotland, introduces measures for the conservation of king scallops. It prescribes a minimum size (of 105 millimetres) for the landing of king scallops in any part of Scotland (except two) and restricts the number of scallop dredges that can be towed at any time by British fishing boats in the Scottish zone, and the way in which such dredges can be deployed. The order also provides with respect to exemption and enforcement and prescribes offences.

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

Amends

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

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX