# The Edible Crabs (Conservation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, Regulation 2: Interpretation

Extent: N.I.

In these Regulations—
“the Act” means the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966;
“berried edible crab” means a female edible crab which is bearing eggs;
“edible crab” means crab of the species Cancer pagurus;
“foreign fishing boat” has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Act 2020 (see section 52 of that Act);
“size” means the maximum width of the carapace measured perpendicular to the antero-posterior midline of the carapace and shall be measured as shown in the Schedule to these Regulations;
““soft-shelled edible crab” means an edible crab which has recently cast its shell;”
“stock cage” means a containment device used to store crabs at sea or in the waters of a port or harbour.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2020/152/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/edible-crabs-conservation-regulations-northern-ireland-2020/regulation-2
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