Control of Fishing for Salmon Order 2009 (S.I. No. 142 of 2009).

This Order authorizes the issue of commercial fishing licences for salmon fishing by regional fisheries boards and sets out the criteria under which those licences may be issued. It also prescribes the maximum number of commercial licences which may be issued by regional boards. This Order applies to: (a) all of the waters of the fishery districts referred to in column (1) of Schedule 1 to this Order, and (b) all fishing licences for any kind of fishing engine for the taking of salmon, except for fishing licences in respect of a rod and line. Persons who have accepted specified Government assistance are not eligible to apply for any commercial fishing licence under this Order.