Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959

Bye-laws prohibiting the dredging for, etc., oysters during a particular period.

272.—(1) The Minister may, on the application of any person interested in an oyster fishery in a particular locality, make, subject to this Act, a bye-law prohibiting, during such period (not exceeding three years) as he thinks proper, the dredging for, or the taking, catching or destroying of, oysters or oyster brood in that locality.

(2) The provisions set out in the Fifth Schedule to this Act shall apply in relation to the making of bye-laws under this section.