PART 3The right of regulating a fishery

Welsh Ministers’ consent to regulations made under article 20(1)21

1

A request for the Welsh Ministers’ consent under article 20(1) must be made in writing and must include—

a

a copy of the draft regulations; and

b

a statement from the Grantee in support of the request.

2

The Welsh Ministers may require the Grantee to provide them with any further information they reasonably require to consider the request.

3

Before consenting to any regulations the Welsh Ministers must have regard to—

a

the impact of the regulations on the European marine sites; and

b

the impact of the regulations upon the marine environment.

4

The Welsh Ministers’ consent must be given in writing.