Sea Fisheries Act 1883

28 Definitions

In this Act,—

• The expression " sea-fishing " shall not include fishing for salmon as denned by any Act relating to salmon, but save as aforesaid, 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:

• The expression " exclusive fishery limits of the British " Islands " means that portion of the seas surrounding the British Islands within which Her Majesty's subjects have, by international law, the exclusive right of fishing, and where such portion is defined by the terms of any convention, treaty, or arrangement for the time being in force between Her Majesty and any Foreign State, includes, as regards the sea-fishing boats and officers and subjects of that State, the portion so defined:

• The expression " the Admiralty " means the Lord High Admiral for the time being of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, or any two or more of the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom :

• The expression " Consular officer " includes Consul-General, Consul and Vice-Consul, and any person for the time being discharging the duties of Consul-General, Consul, or Vice-Consul:

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

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