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This Order makes miscellaneous amendments to the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland 1966 (c. 17).
The principal amendments—
(a)extend the powers of the Department of Agriculture to secure the development of derelict waters for angling (Article 4);
(b)alter procedures relating to applications for fish culture licences (Article 6);
(c)enable the Fisheries Conservancy Board to restore the fish population of polluted waters in certain circumstances (Article 11);
(d)facilitate the passage of fish past obstructions and hazards (such as dams and mill sluices) in waterways (Articles 13, 15 and 16);
(e)limit the duration of the appointment of private water bailiffs (Article 25); and
(f)alter the enforcement powers of authorised persons (Articles 26 to 30).
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