PART 3 Activities to which article 4 applies and conditions

Shellfish propagation and cultivation

13.—(1) Article 4 applies—

(a) to the deposit of any shellfish, trestle, raft, cage, pole, rope or line in the course of the propagation or cultivation of shellfish;

(b) to a removal activity or dredging activity carried on for the purpose of moving shellfish within the sea in the course of its propagation or cultivation.

(2) But article 4 does not apply—

(a) to any such deposit made for the purpose of disposal;

(b) to any such deposit made for the purpose of creating, altering or maintaining an artificial reef; or

(c) to any such deposit that causes or is likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.