# Sea Fisheries Act 1883 (repealed 19.11.1998), Section 28: Definitions. “sea-fishing:” “sea-fishing boat:” “Fishing implements:” “British Islands:” “Person:” “Court.”

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

In this Act—
The expression “sea-fishing” . . . , means the fishing for every description both of fish, and shell fish, found in the seas to which this Act applies; and the expression “sea fisherman” and other expressions relating to sea-fishing shall be construed accordingly:
The expression “sea-fishing boat” includes every vessel of whatever size, and in whatever way propelled, which is used by any person in sea-fishing, or in carrying on the business of a sea fisherman:
The expression “fishing implement” means any net, line, float, barrel, buoy, or other instrument, engine, or implement used or intended to be used for the purpose of sea fishing:
The expression “British Islands” includes the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, and Sark, and their dependencies:
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The expression “person” includes a body of persons corporate or unincorporate:
The expression “court” includes any tribunal or magistrate exercising jurisdiction under this Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/46-47/22/section/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sea-fisheries-act-1883-repealed-19111998/section-28
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