2. In article 3 (annual close time order) of the Tweed Regulation Order 2007(1)—
(a)in paragraph (1) for “14th February” substitute “31st March”;
(b)in paragraph (2) for “1st until 14th February” substitute “1st February until 31st March”; and
(c)after paragraph (2) insert—
“(3) No person may retain any salmon caught by rod and line during the period from 1st February until 31st March, both dates inclusive.
(4) In paragraph (3) “retain” means failing to return a fish at once to the river or other water from which it came and with the least possible injury.”.