# The British Fishing Boats Order 1983, Article 2: Interpretation


In this order—
“the Act” means the British Fishing Boats Act 1983;
“long liner” means a fishing boat which is for the time being adapted for fishing by means of fishing lines which have hooks attached at intervals and which extend in the sea for a distance of not less than 200 metres.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/482/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-fishing-boats-order-1983/article-2
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