Sea Fisheries Act 1883 (repealed 19.11.1998)

Supplemental U.K.

26 Publication of Orders in Council. U.K.

Orders in Council made in pursuance of this Act shall be published in the London Gazette, or otherwise published in such manner as the Board of Trade may direct for such sufficient time before they come into force as to prevent inconvenience.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Functions of Board of Trade now exercisable concurrently by Secretary of State: S.I. 1970/1537, art. 2(1)

27 F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 27 repealed by Customs and Excise Act 1952 (c. 44), Sch. 12 Pt. I

28 Definitions. “sea-fishing:” “sea-fishing boat:” “Fishing implements:” “British Islands:” “Person:” “Court.” U.K.

In this Act—

• The expression “sea-fishing” . . . F2 , means the fishing for every description both of fish, and shell fish, found in the seas to which this Act applies; and the expression “sea fisherman” and other expressions relating to sea-fishing shall be construed accordingly:

• The expression “sea-fishing boat” includes every vessel of whatever size, and in whatever way propelled, which is used by any person in sea-fishing, or in carrying on the business of a sea fisherman:

• The expression “fishing implement” means any net, line, float, barrel, buoy, or other instrument, engine, or implement used or intended to be used for the purpose of sea fishing:

• The expression “British Islands” includes the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, and Sark, and their dependencies:

• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3

• The expression “person” includes a body of persons corporate or unincorporate:

• The expression “court” includes any tribunal or magistrate exercising jurisdiction under this Act.

Textual Amendments

F2 Words repealed by Fishery Limits Act 1964 (c. 72), Sch. 2

F3 Definitions repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1898 (c. 22) and Fishery Limits Act 1964 (c. 72), Sch. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 References to Ireland to be construed as exclusive of Republic of Ireland: S.R. & O. 1923/405 (Rev. X, p. 298: 1923, p. 400), art. 2

29 F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F4 S. 29 repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1898 (c. 22)

30 F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F5 Ss. 24, 30, Sch. 2 repealed by Fishery Limits Act 1964 (c. 72), Sch. 2

31 Continuance of Act. U.K.

So much of this Act as has effect outside of the [F6 British fishery limits] shall, if the Convention ceases to be binding on Her Majesty, cease to apply to the boats and officers of any Foreign State bound by the Convention, and if the Convention ceases to be binding on any Foreign State shall cease to apply to the boats and officers of such State, but subject as aforesaid this Act shall continue in force notwithstanding the determination of the Convention.

Textual Amendments

F6 Words substituted by Fishery Limits Act 1976 (c. 86), Sch. 2 para. 5