Scallop Fishing (Wales) Order 2005 (S.I. No. 1717 (W.132) of 2005). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Wales Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Molluscs 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 Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 29 June 2005. Abstract This Order, which applies to Wales, regulates scallop fishing in "Welsh waters" (defined as being those sea areas falling within "Wales" as defined by section 155(1) of the Government of Wales Act 1998). Article 3 of the Order limits the number of scallop dredges which British fishing boats may tow. Article 4 provides restrictions as to the size of tow bars which may be used by British fishing boats. Article 5 fixes the specification of scallop dredges which may be carried or towed. Article 6 fixes the minimum size of scallop which may be carried by a British fishing boat and also provides for a closed season in respect of scallop fishing, being a period commencing on the 30 June in 2005, and on 1 June in each subsequent year thereafter, and ending on the 31 October. Article 7 provides the means by which scallops are to be measured for the purposes of Article 6.Article 8 provides for British sea fishery officers to have certain powers to board, search and detain British fishing vessels and to inspect, copy and detain documents. 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method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Prohibition of Fishing for Scallops (Wales) Order 2009 (W.S.I. No. 2721 (W.232) of 2009).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