1 Permitted fishing implements in several fisheriesS
In section 7 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 (c.83) (protection of fisheries), in subsection (4)(a), after sub-paragraph (ii) there is inserted
“ or
(iii)in the case of several fishery, an implement of a type specified in the order and so used as not to disturb or injure in any manner shellfish of the description in question.”.
2 Short title and commencementS
This Act—
(a)may be cited as the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Amendment (Scotland) Act 2000;
(b)comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it receives Royal Assent.