# The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011, Article 13: Shellfish propagation and cultivation

Extent: N.I.

(1) Article 4 applies—
(a) to the deposit of any shellfish, trestle, raft, cage, pole, rope , marker or line in the course of the propagation or cultivation of shellfish; and
(b) to a removal activity or dredging activity carried on for the purpose of moving shellfish within the sea in the course of its propagation or cultivation.
(2) But Article 4 does not apply—
(a) to any such deposit made for the purpose of disposal;
(b) to any such deposit made for the purpose of creating, altering or maintaining an artificial reef; or
(c) to any such deposit that causes or is likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2011/78/article/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-licensing-exempted-activities-order-northern-ireland-2011/article-13
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