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Scallop Fishing (Wales) (No.2) Order 2010 (W.S.I. No. No. 269 (W.33) of 2010).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries 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 rules for fishing for scallops in waters as defined by section 158 of the Government of Wales Act 2006. It provides for, among other things, a restriction on the engine output capacity of British fishing boats which may use scallop dredges, a closed season in respect of scallop fishing, restrictions on the use of scallop dredges, restrictions as to the size of the tow bars, the minimum size of scallops and powers of British sea fishery officers.

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

Prohibition of Fishing for Scallops (Wales) Order 2009 (W.S.I. No. 2721 (W.232) of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX