Section 223: Definitions relating to fish
589.This section amends section 41 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975. It gives amended definitions for eels and freshwater fish and new definitions for freshwater crayfish and smelt.
589.This section amends section 41 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975. It gives amended definitions for eels and freshwater fish and new definitions for freshwater crayfish and smelt.
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