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Specified Crustaceans (Prohibition on Landing, Sale and Carriage) (Scotland) Order 2017 (S.S.I. No. 455 of 2017).

Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Order makes provisions regarding fishing for, landing, sale, exposure or offer for sale and possession for the purposes of sale and carriage of specified crustaceans in Scotland and the Scottish zone. The Order prescribes a minimum size for the landing of specified crustaceans in Scotland. There is an exemption from minimum landing size in relation to landings from foreign fishing boats. The order also prescribes a minimum size for the sale, exposure or offer for sale or possession in Scotland. The effect of this provision, as combined with section 1(2) of the 1967 Act, is to prohibit the selling, exposure or offering for sale or possession of any lobster in Scotland which does not meet the requirements as to minimum size.
Date of text
Notes
The Undersized Velvet Crabs Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/919) is revoked and replaced in relation to Scotland and the Scottish zone.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No