# Sea Fisheries Act 1883 (repealed 19.11.1998), Part Article XXI

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

When a boat fishing with long lines entangles her lines in those of another boat, the person who hauls up the lines shall not cut them except under stress of compulsory circumstances, in which case any line which may be cut shall be immediately joined together again.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/46-47/22/schedule/FIRST/part/Article/XXI (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sea-fisheries-act-1883-repealed-19111998/schedule-FIRST/part-Article/XXI
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