The commencement of section 161(1)(b) of the Act2 (liability of master, etc where vessel used in commission of offence) has no effect as regards an offence committed under section 3(3) of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 19673 (penalty for contravention of restriction or regulation) before 24th February 2011.

The commencement of section 161(3) of the Act4 (modification of section 7 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967) has no effect as regards an offence committed under section 7(4) of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 (circumstances comprising an offence) before 24th February 2011.