Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007

Interpretation of Part 1S

12Interpretation: Part 1S

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “approved code” means a code of practice approved, for the time being, by an order under section 7; and includes any part or modification of a code of practice so approved;

  • “fish” does not include shellfish but otherwise means fish of any kind;

  • [F1 “ fish farming ” means the keeping of live fish with a view to their sale or to their transfer to other waters; but only where the business involved in that activity is authorised as an aquaculture production business under regulation   6 of the 2009 Regulations ; ]

  • “fish farm” means any place used for the purposes of fish farming;

  • “inspector” means a person authorised by the Scottish Ministers to act as an inspector under this Act, either generally or for the particular purpose in question;

  • “parasite” has the meaning given by section 4(1);

  • “shellfish” includes crustaceans and molluscs of any kind, and includes any brood, ware, half-ware, spat or spawn of shellfish;

  • [F2 “ shellfish farming ” means the cultivation or propagation of shellfish with a view to their sale or transfer to other waters or land; but only where the business involved in that activity is authorised as an aquaculture production business under regulation   6 of the 2009 Regulations ; ]

  • “shellfish farm” means any place used for the purposes of shellfish farming.

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