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FISHERIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1966 - SECT 100

Provisions to be observed in relation to salmon weirs during the weekly close time.

100.(1) During the weekly close time the inscales and heck of each box in a
salmon weir shall be either removed or opened out in such a manner that a
clear opening of not less than four feet in width is left open therein from
the top to the bottom of the box and a free, direct and uninterrupted space of
that width is effectually secured for the passage of all fish, both up and
down, through the box.

(2) If in respect of any salmon weir the provisions of subsection (1) are not
complied with, the occupier thereof shall be guilty of an offence and shall be
liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [#500] in respect of each
box in the weir the inscales and heck whereof are not removed or opened out as
required by subsection (1).

(3) Nothing in subsection (2) shall be construed as rendering liable to any
penalty a person who satisfies the court that he was prevented by floods,
storm or stress of weather from complying with subsection (1) during the
continuance of that prevention.


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