# The Shellfish Gathering (Conservation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (revoked)

S.R. 2026/1 · made 6 January 2026 · revised to 6 February 2026

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/shellfish-gathering-conservation-regulations-northern-ireland-2026-revoked/pdf/nisr_20260001_en.pdf; NI Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/shellfish-gathering-conservation-regulations-northern-ireland-2026-revoked/pdf/nisrem_20260001_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

Fisheries
Made 6th January 2026
Coming into operation 6th February 2026
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## 1 Citation and commencement

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## 2 Interpretation

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## 3 Prohibition on the taking of periwinkles

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## 4 Exemptions

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2026/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/shellfish-gathering-conservation-regulations-northern-ireland-2026-revoked
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