Ura Firth, Shetland Scallops Several Fishery Order 2004 (S.S.I. No. 5 of 2004). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Scotland Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Molluscs Authorization/permit Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Coming into force on 31 January 2004. Abstract This Order confers on the applicant for a period of 10 years the right of several fishery for scallops in part of the Ura Firth (article 3). By virtue of section 2 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 this Order confers on the applicant the exclusive right to deposit, propagate, fish for and take scallops within the area. The part of Ura Firth to which the Order applies is described in the Schedule to the Order. The Order requires the harvesting of scallops under the right of several fishery to be carried out manually by divers (art. 4). The Order specifies creels as implements of fishing the use of which is permitted within the fishery (art. 5). The Order prohibits the assignation or other transfer of the right of several fishery without the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers (art. 6). The Order requires the limits of the fishery to be clearly marked and maintained (art. 7). Full text English Website www.scotland-legislation.hmso.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