Shellfish propagation and cultivationE+W
13.—(1) Article 4 applies to—
(a)the deposit of any shellfish, trestle, raft, cage, pole, rope or line in the course of the propagation or cultivation of shellfish;
(b)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 to any such deposit [F1, removal activity or dredging activity]–
(a)made for the purpose of disposal;
(b)made for the purpose of creating, altering or maintaining an artificial reef; F2...
(c)that causes or is likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.
[F3(d)that is likely to have a significant effect on a marine protected area;
(e)made for the purpose of expanding shellfish propagation or cultivation beyond the boundaries of existing activities.]
[F4(3) Paragraph (1) is subject to the condition that notification is given to the UK Hydrographic Office at least 5 days before the day on which any deposit begins, including details of any structures or markers and their co-ordinates of latitude and longitude according to the World Geodetic System 1984.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in art. 13(2) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 6(a)(i)
F2Word in art. 13(2) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 6(a)(ii)
F3Art. 13(2)(d)(e) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 6(b)
F4Art. 13(3) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 6(b)
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