# The Scallop (Amendment of Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes) (Wales) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


SEA FISHERIES, WALES
Made 1 October 2026
Coming into force 1 November 2026
The Welsh Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 15 (2) and 29 (8) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, which now vest in the Welsh Ministers acting in the capacity of a fisheries administration, make the following Regulations.
In accordance with Article 15 (2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, the Welsh Ministers have obtained scientific evidence to support the measures made by these Regulations.
In accordance with Article 15 (2C) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, the Welsh Ministers consulted such bodies or persons as appear to be representative of the interests likely to be substantially affected by these Regulations and such other bodies or persons as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/120/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scallop-amendment-of-minimum-conservation-reference-sizes-wales-regulations-2026/introduction
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