
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the Strangford Lough (Prohibition of Fishing for Shellfish) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 and shall come into force on 23rd November 2001.
2 
In this Order—
 “Strangford Lough” means the sea area to the north west of an imaginary straight line drawn from Killard Point to Ballyquintin Point, Co Down
 “the Act” means the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966.
3 
A person shall not fish for shellfish from or by means of any mechanically propelled vehicle in Northern Ireland inshore waters lying within the area of Strangford Lough except under and in accordance with the conditions of—
(a) a fish culture licence granted under section 11 of the Act; or
(b) a permit granted under section 14(1) of the Act.
4 
The prohibition contained in regulation 3 shall not apply to the use of a fishing boat.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on 18th October 2001.
E. Cummins (Mrs)
Senior Officer of the
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
