Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959

Restrictions on export for sale of salmon and trout.

157.—(1) It shall not be lawful for any person (other than the Minister or the Electricity Supply Board) to export for sale or attempt to export for sale from any place salmon or trout unless—

(a) (i) such person is the holder of a salmon dealer's licence for the time being in force, and

(ii) such place is a place at which he is authorised by such licence to sell salmon and trout, or

(b) (i) such person is the holder of a salmon exporter's licence for the time being in force, and

(ii) such place is a place from which he is authorised by such licence to export salmon and trout.

(2) If any person contravenes subsection (1) of this section, such person shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding ten pounds and, in the case of a second or any subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding twenty-five pounds or, at the discretion of the Court, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and imprisonment.

(3) This section shall not apply to the holder of a rod licence exporting fish of his own lawful capture.