The Undersized Crabs (Variation) Order 1989

Article 3

SCHEDULEMINIMUM LANDING SIZES

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Area for purposes of section 1(1) of the ActPrescribed minimum size
South coast of England between the eastern boundary of East Sussex and the western boundary of DorsetMale crabs : 140 mm Female crabs : 140 mm
The coasts of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of ScillyMale crabs : 160 mm Female crabs : 140 mm
The coasts of Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire and Wales from the southernmost point on its border with England to Cemaes Head in Dyfed at 52°07' north latitude.Male crabs : 130 mm Female crabs : 130 mm
The coasts of Scotland, Wales from Cemaes Head to the northernmost point on its border with England, Kent, Essex, North East England between the southern boundary of Humberside and the northern boundary of Northumberland, and North West England between the western boundary of Cheshire and Haverigg Point in Cumbria at 54°11.3' north latitude.Male crabs : 125 mm Female crabs : 125 mm
The coasts of Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and the Cumbrian sea fisheries district.Male crabs : 115 mm Female crabs: : 115 mm