Section 34 Power to apprehend persons fishing illegally ....F3C1
England and Wales
If any person, F1..., F2 takes or kills any fish where the taking or killing constitutes an offence under this Act, or is found on or near any waters with intent to take or kill any fish where the taking or killing would constitute an offence under this Act, or having an instrument prohibited by this Act in his possession for the capture of any fish, where the capture would constitute an offence under this Act , a water bailiff or a person appointed by the Minister, with any assistants, may seize him without warrant and put him as soon as may be into the custody of a police officer.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 34 repealed (12.1.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 220(6)(b), 324(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 5(B); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. paras. 12, 27(b)
- F2
Words in s. 34 substituted (12.1.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 16 para. 13; S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(d)
- F3
Words in heading repealed (12.1.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 220(6)(a), 324(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 5(B); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. paras. 12, 27(b)
Modifications
- C1
S. 34 extended (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1746, arts. 1(1), 8(1) (with art. 2); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3