19.—(1) Proceedings for the recovery of money owed to the Commission in respect of arrears of fishery assessment may be taken before the court having jurisdiction over—
(a)the area in which the fishery is situated; or
(b)the place where the debtor lives or is found.
(2) The powers under paragraph (1) to recover arrears of fishery assessment include power to recover interest, chargeable at such rate asthe Scottish Ministers may determine on such arrears from, in the case of recovery of arrears which have been outstanding for at least 3 months from the date of issue of a notice of assessment, that date until payment or the commencement of an action for payment, whichever is the earlier.