Explanatory note

This Order confers on the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority a right of several fishery for oysters (Ostrea edulis and Crassostrea gigas) for a period of 10 years commencing on 31st August 2013. The area within which the right is conferred (“the fishery area”) is, for illustrative purposes only, shown hatched on the map below.

Article 3 provides for the marking of the limits of the fishery area and article 4 for the marking of the layings (the part of the fishery area with respect to which the fishery right is conferred by a lease). Article 5 requires the Authority to publish an annual management plan regarding the management of fishery activities carried out within the fishery area. Article 6 sets out restrictions on leases, sub-leases and assignment of leases and sub-leases of the right of several fishery. Article 7 preserves the power of certain persons to exercise statutory functions.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.