206Liability of master, etc where vessel used in commission of offenceE+W
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(1)In section 3 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 (effect of grant of right of regulating a fishery), after subsection (4) insert—
“(5)Where any sea fishing boat is used in the commission of an offence under subsection (3) of this section, the master, the owner and the charterer (if any) shall each be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £50,000.”
(2)In section 22(2) of that Act (interpretation), after the definition of “land” insert—
““master” includes, in relation to any sea fishing boat, the person for the time being in command or charge of the boat;”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 206 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9 (with art. 3(2))