Division 1.2 Without prejudice to the landing obligation and notwithstanding point 2.1, vessels may use smaller mesh sizes as listed in the following table for South Western waters provided that:

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(i)
the associated conditions set out in that table are complied with, and by-catches of hake do not exceed 20 % of the total catch in live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip; or
(ii)
other selectivity modifications are used which have been F1approved by a fisheries administration following scientific assessment and approval. Those selectivity modifications shall result in the same or better selectivity characteristics for hake as that of 70 mm F2....

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F1: Words in Annex 7 Pt. B point 1.2(ii) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Common Fisheries Policy and Animals (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1312), regs. 1(3), 5(36)(b)(ii)(aa); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2: Words in Annex 7 Pt. B point 1.2(ii) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Common Fisheries Policy and Animals (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1312), regs. 1(3), 5(36)(b)(ii)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F1: Words in Annex 7 Pt. B point 1 table omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Common Fisheries Policy and Animals (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1312), regs. 1(3), 5(36)(b)(iii)(aa); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2: Words in Annex 7 Pt. B point 1 table omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Common Fisheries Policy and Animals (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1312), regs. 1(3), 5(36)(b)(iii)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)