The Tweed Regulation (Salmon Carcass Tagging) Order 2016

Duty to tag carcasses of salmon

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3.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any person who takes salmon from any inland waters must tag the carcass of the salmon in accordance with article 4.

(2) The duty imposed by paragraph (1) does not apply where the person takes a salmon—

(a)by rod and line within the meaning of article 25 of the principal order;

(b)for a purpose mentioned in article 48(1)(a) of the principal Order (exemption from certain offences in respect of acts done for scientific and other purposes: salmon) and permission to take the salmon has been obtained in accordance with article 48(1)(b) of the principal Order; or

(c)within, and in the course of the operation of, a fish farm.