PART 3Activities to which article 4 (exemption from need for marine licence) applies, and conditions

Shellfish propagation and cultivation13.

(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–

(a)

made for the purpose of disposal;

(b)

made for the purpose of creating, altering or maintaining an artificial reef; or

(c)

that causes or is likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.