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Article 36 Annual close time for salmon

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(1)

Subject to the provisions of this article, the annual close time for salmon fishing–

(a)

shall be such continuous period of not less than 153 days as may be prescribed by an order (to be known as an “annual close time order”) under this article; and

(b)

shall apply to every mode of fishing for and taking salmon.

(2)

An annual close time order may make provision for periods within the annual close time during which it is permitted to fish for and take salmon by rod and line (but only with the artificial fly).

(3)

Paragraphs 3, 4 and 8 to 14 of Schedule 2 shall have effect in relation to the making of orders under this article.