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(1) This Order may be cited as the Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Amendment Order 2003 and shall come into force on 25th February 2003.
(2) This Order shall remain in force until 30th April 2003.
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(1) The Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2003 is amended in accordance with this article.
(2) In article 2(1) (interpretation), for the definition of “scallop dredge” there is substituted–“
 “scallop dredge” means an appliance with a rigid framed mouth which is towed through the water and is manufactured, adapted, used or intended for use for the purpose of fishing for king scallops of the species Pecten maximus;”.
(3) In article 4(4) (powers of British sea-fishery officers in relation to fishing boats), the words “within British fishery limits” are omitted.
ROSS FINNIE
A member of the Scottish Executive
St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh
24th February 2003