News

21/05/2012
Plan set for Aquaculture & Fisheries Bill

 

05/04/2012
Consultation responses published

 

22/02/2012
Environmental Report published

 

09/02/2012
Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment published

 

17/12/2011
Environmental Assessment (Screening Determination) for the Bill published

 

12/12/2011
Bill consultation launched

Aquaculture Bill

fish farmOver the coming months, Marine Scotland will be consulting on proposals to introduce new legislation on improving management measures for farmed fish. The consultation will include proposals to:

  • Update enforcement provisions, including those relating to sea fisheries, and the application of EU restrictions and obligations
  • Provide continued protection for shellfish growing waters and make minor revisions to fisheries legislation
  • Review aspects of management arrangements for wild salmon and freshwater fisheries

What's Next?

Bill Timetable

All responses to the consultation document are being analysed and considered along with any other available evidence. A consultation report will be issued by summer 2012.

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