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This Order may be cited as the South Arran Marine Conservation (Amendment) Order 2014 and comes into force on 6th December 2014.
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(1) The South Arran Marine Conservation Order 2014 is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4).
(2) In article 2 (interpretation), after the definition of “fishing gear”, insert—“
 “handline” means a single fishing line which is held in a person’s hand;”.
(3) In article 4 (prohibited and regulated activities), insert—“
(5) Paragraphs (2)(b) and (3) do not apply in relation to the use of—
(a) a rod and line; or
(b) a handline.”.
(4) In article 5 (authorisation of things prohibited by this Order) for paragraph (2)(c), substitute—“
(c) the deployment and use of—
(i) a pelagic trawl;
(ii) a creel; or
(iii) a parlour creel.”.
RICHARD LOCHHEAD
A member of the Scottish Government
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
6th November 2014