Explanatory note

This Order confers on the Sea Fish Industry Authority (“the Authority”) for a period of 10 years from the date the Order comes into force, the right of several fishery for scallops in a specified area of the North Channel, Loch Moidart, Highland Region (Article 2).

By virtue of section 2 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 and the grant of several fishery under the Order, the Authority have, within the limits of the fishery described in the Schedule to the Order, the exclusive right to deposit, propagate, dredge, fish for and take scallops which, under section 7 of that Act, are the absolute property of the Authority. Within those limits the Authority also have certain other rights relating to scallop beds and the collection, relocation, storage and disposal of scallops.

Article 3 of the Order requires the Authority to mark and maintain the markings of the limits of the fishery. Article 4 provides that the Order will not prejudicially affect the rights of the Crown except with the Crown’s consent.

The situation and extent of the several fishery are shown on the definitive map described in article 1(2) of the Order. The definitive map is available for inspection at the Harbour Offices, Mallaig; Acharacle Post Office, Acharacle, Highland Region; the offices of the Sea Fish Industry Authority at 10 Young Street, Edinburgh, and at the offices of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland at Pentland House, 47 Robb’s Loan, Edinburgh.