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SEA FISHERIES ACT 1883 - SECT 28

Definitions.

28. In this ActThe expression "sea-fishing" ... means the fishing for every
description both of fish, and shell fish, found in the seas to which this Act
applies; and the expression "sea fisherman" and other expressions relating to
sea-fishing shall be construed accordingly:The expression "sea-fishing boat"
includes every vessel of whatever size, and in whatever way propelled, which
is used by any person in sea-fishing, or in carrying on the business of a
sea fisherman:The expression "fishing implement" means any net, line, float,
barrel, buoy, or other instrument, engine, or implement used or intended to be
used for the purpose of sea fishing:The expression "British Islands" includes
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Islands
of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, and Sark, and their dependencies:

Definitions rep. by SLR 1898; 1964 c.72 s.3 sch.2The expression "person"
includes a body of persons corporate or unincorporate:The expression "court"
includes any tribunal or magistrate exercising jurisdiction under this Act.

S.29 rep. by SLR 1898. S.30 rep. by SLR 1898; 1964 c.72 s.3 sch.2

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