Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (Chapter 51).

Country/Territory: United Kingdom
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1975
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to consolidate the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1923 and certain other enactments relating to salmon and freshwater fisheries, and to repeal certain obsolete enactments relating to such fisheries.

Subject: Fisheries, Water
Keyword: Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons International trade Standards Internal trade Enforcement/compliance Freshwater pollution Waterworks Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Inland waters Pollution control
Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract: The 43 sections of the Act are divided into 6 Parts: Prohibition of Certain Methods of Taking or Destroying of Fish Etc. (I); Obstructions of Passage of Fish (II); Times of Fishing and Selling and Exporting Fish (III); Fishing Licences (IV); Administration and Enforcement (V); Miscellaneous and Supplementary (VI).
Full text: English
Website: www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Licensable Means of Fishing Order 2010 (S.I. No. 2910 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 463 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Quarantine, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Fish products, Internal trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Migratory species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Land-use planning, Water supply, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 1995 (Chapter 25).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995 (2021)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Soil pollution/quality, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Soil rehabilitation, Waste management, Flood, Drainage/land reclamation, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Keeping and Introduction of Fish (Wales) Regulations 2014 (W.S.I. No. 3303 (W. 336) of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Scotland Act 1998 (River Tweed) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 2913 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX