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Shellfish (Specification of Molluscs and Crustaceans) (Scotland) Regulations 1999 (S.S.I. No. 139 of 1999).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Crustaceans Enforcement/compliance Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulations entered into force on 20 November, 1999.
Abstract

These Regulations specify crabs, whelks and razorshells as molluscs or crustaceans in relation to which an order may be made under section 1(1) of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 for the establishment or improvement, and for the maintenance and regulation, of a fishery for shellfish. Section 1 gives the appropriate Minister the power to make orders for the purpose of establishment or improvement, and for maintenance and regulation of a fisheries for shellfish of one or more species specified in that section. Scallops and queens were specified for the purpose of section 1 of the 1967 Act by the Shellfish (Specification of Molluscs) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/218).

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act, 1967.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX