16.—(1) In section 11A of the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966(1) after subsection (5) insert—
“(5A) Where, under Part 2 of the Aquatic Animal Health Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009, the authorisation of the Department is required in connection with the operation of a fish farm, a fish culture licence shall not be issued in respect of that operation unless such authorisation is granted.”.
(2) If there is any conflict between a condition of a fish culture licence granted under section 11 of the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 and a condition of an authorisation granted under this Part, the condition of the authorisation shall prevail.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 16 in operation at 27.3.2009, see reg. 1(1)
1966 c.17 (N.I.); section 11A was inserted by Article 6 of the Fisheries (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 S.I. 1991/1466 (N.I.13)