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Tweed Regulation (Salmon Carcass Tagging) Order 2016 (S.S.I. No. 117 of 2016).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marking/identification Fish products Traceability/product tracing Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order makes provision for and in connection with tagging the carcasses of salmon within inland waters in Scotland. It prescribes the method of tagging and the nature and form of, and the information to be contained in, salmon tags. Tags are supplied and issued by the Scottish Ministers and cannot be removed from a salmon carcass except in the circumstances prescribed. Persons who are under a duty to tag salmon carcasses must keep a record, which must be submitted to the Scottish Ministers within the period of two weeks from the date of the start of the annual close time for the Tweed district.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Scotland Act 1998 (River Tweed) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 2913 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX