Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959

Use of beaches, etc. by fishermen for purposes of sea fishing.

240.—(1) All fishermen and persons employed by them may—

(a) enter upon all such beaches, strands and wastes on or adjoining the seashore or any estuary as may be necessary for the purpose of sea fishing, and

(b) draw up and spread their nets and land their fish upon such beach, strand or waste.

(2) If any person resists or forcibly obstructs any other person exercising any right conferred by subsection (1) of this section, such first-mentioned person shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding five pounds.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section shall not be construed as authorising the erection of any fixtures or fixed engines on any beach, strand or waste on or adjoining the seashore, or any estuary.