PART 2The right of several fishery

Restrictions on the right of several fishery8

1

The right of several fishery may not be exercised by the Grantee.

2

The Grantee may, from time to time, with the consent of the Welsh Ministers, grant a lease over part of the several fishery area.

3

The Grantee may not, without the prior written consent of the Welsh Ministers, lease, assign or in any other way transfer the right of several fishery to another person.

4

Any lease granted by the Grantee must—

a

not exceed a term of 7 years and where applicable must expire on or before the date upon which the right of several fishery ceases in accordance with article 3;

b

prohibit assignment of the lease, or the grant of a sub-lease and assignment of it, without the prior written consent of the Welsh Ministers;

c

require the tenant to maintain laying markings in position and in good repair;

d

require the tenant to maintain the laying to the satisfaction of the Grantee;

e

permit the Welsh Ministers, or any person authorised by them, access to the laying for the purpose of—

i

an environmental survey;

ii

monitoring stock;

iii

monitoring the spread of the prescribed species;

iv

disease prevention; and

v

the collection of samples.

f

permit the Grantee to inspect the laying for the purpose of monitoring compliance with the lease;

g

require the tenant to comply with any site protection notice relating to their laying served on the Grantee; and

h

provide that in the event of the tenant breaching the lease the Grantee may —

i

take the necessary action to remedy the breach; and

ii

terminate the lease.