Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (c. 17)

PART XI N.I. AUTHORISED PERSONS

N.I. Definitions

166 Definitions for purposes of Part XI. N.I.

(1) In this Part—

• “authorised person” means[F1 (except where otherwise provided)] a person being—

  (a)

  a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, or

  (b)

  an officer appointed by the Ministry, or

  (c)

  an officer of the Board, or

  (d)

  a private water bailiff;

• “officer of the Board” means[F1 the Chief Executive of the Board or,] an inspector or water bailiff appointed by the Board;

• Definition rep. by 1981 NI 7

(2) In sections 174 to 177, 179, 184 and 185 the expression “authorised person” includes—

(a) any British sea-fishery officer, F2 …

Para.(b) rep. by 1981 NI 7

(3) In subsection (2) “British sea-fishery officer” means [F3 any person who is such an officer for the purposes of the Sea Fisheries Acts (as defined by section 19(1) of the Sea Fisheries Act 1968 [1968 c.77] ).]

F1 1991 NI 13

F2 1981 NI 7

F3 1981 NI 7