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Sandeel fishing - proposed closure - consultation analysis: Scottish Government response
Our response to the public consultation on the proposal to to close fishing for sandeel in all Scottish waters.
4. Next steps
The Sandeel (Prohibition Of Fishing) (Scotland) Order 2024 was laid in the Scottish Parliament on 5 February 2024 and will come into force on 26 March 2024. The Order will cover all Scottish waters including that part of the UK’s exclusive economic zone adjacent to Scotland and, will apply to all vessels fishing in these waters. The Scottish Ministers make this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967.
Contact
Email: sandeelconsultation@gov.scot
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