(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order sets out the records which must be compiled and retained by those engaged in the business of fish farming in respect of each site in which they farm fish. The records specified in the Order are in relation to the control of and treatment of parasites and the containment, prevention of escapes of fish and recovery of escaped fish.
In terms of section 2 of the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 it is an offence to fail to comply, without reasonable excuse, with a requirement of this Order, to compile a record which is false in a material particular, or to knowingly alter a record so that the record becomes false in a material particular. An offence under section 2 is punishable on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.