SCHEDULE 2ESTUARY LIMITS ORDERS, ANNUAL CLOSE TIME ORDERS AND SALMON CONSERVATION ORDERS

Common provisions with respect to orders8

On receiving an application under paragraph 1, 3 or 5, the Scottish Ministers shall consult such persons as they consider appropriate and may–

a

request from the Commission such additional information as they think fit;

b

dismiss the application; or

c

proceed in accordance with the remaining provisions of this Schedule.