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Shetland Islands Regulated Fishery (Scotland) Order 2009 (S.S.I. No. 443 of 2009).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Molluscs Non-governmental entity Institution Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order confers on the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation the right of regulating a fishery for selected species of molluscs and crustacean. The Organisation may impose restrictions on and make Regulations respecting dredging, fishing for and taking the prescribed species. It shall be prohibited to dredge, fish for or take any of the prescribed species without a licence from the Organisation.

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