SCHEDULE 1Amendments of primary legislation

The Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 9

1

The Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 201311 is amended as follows.

2

In section 53(1), in paragraph (b) of the definition of “sea fisheries legislation”, for “retained EU” in both places where it occurs substitute “assimilated”.

3

In section 59(8)(b)—

a

for “retained direct EU” substitute “assimilated direct”,

b

for “retained EU” in both places where it occurs substitute “assimilated”.

4

In section 63—

a

before the definition of “British sea-fishery officer”, insert—

  • assimilated restriction” means a restriction that—

    1. a

      was created or arose by or under the EU Treaties before IP completion day, and

    2. b

      forms part of assimilated law,

    as modified from time to time,,

b

repeal the definition of “retained EU restriction”.