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FISHERIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1966 - SECT 91

Provisions to be observed in relation to fixed engines during the annual close season for salmon and trout

91.(1) During the annual close season for salmon and trout every net, leader
or other moveable part of a fixed engine used for the taking of salmon or
trout shall be removed from the poles or fixtures to which it is attached and
shall be taken from thence.

(2) If in respect of any fixed engine there is a contravention of the
provisions of subsection (1), the occupier of the fixed engine shall be guilty
of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not
exceeding [#500] or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to
both such fine and such imprisonment.

(3) Nothing in this section 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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