# The Eels (England and Wales) Regulations 2009, Regulation 19: Eel screens and by-wash


(1) A responsible person must ensure that an eel screen or by-wash—
(a) does not interfere with any statutory right of navigation;
(b) is constructed and located, so far as reasonably practicable, so that eels are not injured or damaged by it;
(c) is maintained in an efficient state.
(2) A person must not damage or interfere with an eel screen or do anything that impedes the free passage of eels through a by-wash.
(3) Failure to comply with paragraph (1) or (2) is an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3344/regulation/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eels-england-and-wales-regulations-2009/regulation-19
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