# The Scotland Act 1998 (River Tweed) Order 2006, Article 47: Unauthorised introduction of fish or fish eggs into certain waters


(1) A person who intentionally introduces any fish or the eggs or spawn of fish into inland waters shall be guilty of an offence, and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.
(2) A person shall not be guilty of an offence under this article in respect of the introduction of fish or the eggs or spawn of fish into such waters if–
(a) the Commission has previously consented in writing; or
(b) the waters constitute or are included in a fish farm.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2006/0110705548/article/47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scotland-act-1998-river-tweed-order-2006/article-47
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