Explanatory note

This Order, which ceases to have effect at midnight on 15th February 2010, prescribes the dates of the annual close time for the Esk Salmon Fishery District as 1st September to 30th April, both dates inclusive, and thereby replaces the previous dates which were 1st September to 15th February, both dates inclusive. This Order also prescribes 1st September to 31st October, both dates inclusive, and 16th February to 30th April, both dates inclusive, as the period within that annual close time during which fishing for salmon by rod and line is permitted.