Citation and commencement1

This Order may be cited as the South Arran Marine Conservation (Amendment) Order 2014 and comes into force on 6th December 2014.

Amendment of the South Arran Marine Conservation Order 20142

1

The South Arran Marine Conservation Order 20144 is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4).

2

In article 2 (interpretation), after the definition of “fishing gear”, insert—

  • “handline” means a single fishing line which is held in a person’s hand;

3

In article 4 (prohibited and regulated activities), insert—

5

Paragraphs (2)(b) and (3) do not apply in relation to the use of—

a

a rod and line; or

b

a handline.

4

In article 5 (authorisation of things prohibited by this Order) for paragraph (2)(c), substitute—

c

the deployment and use of—

i

a pelagic trawl;

ii

a creel; or

iii

a parlour creel.

RICHARD LOCHHEADA member of the Scottish GovernmentSt Andrew’s House,Edinburgh