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Sharks, Skates and Rays (Prohibition of Fishing, Trans-shipment and Landing) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 63 of 2012).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Transshipment Fishing gear/fishing method Landing Cartilaginous fishes 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 for conservation measures for sharks, skates and rays in Scottish waters,pursuant to Article 10 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy. The Order, among other things: prohibits for domestic vessels the landing and transshipment of specified fish and prohibits the use of certain fishing gear; gives British sea-fishery officers powers to enforce the Order; prescribes penalties for offences formulated in this Order.

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

Council Regulation (EC) No. 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Access right, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. No. 24 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Landing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX