PART 2METHODS OF FISHING AND OFFENCES RELATED TO FISHING

Offences relating to sale, purchase and possession of salmon and trout

Unauthorised introduction of fish or fish eggs into certain waters47

1

A person who intentionally introduces any fish or the eggs or spawn of fish into inland waters shall be guilty of an offence, and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

2

A person shall not be guilty of an offence under this article in respect of the introduction of fish or the eggs or spawn of fish into such waters if—

a

the Commission has previously consented in writing; or

b

the waters constitute or are included in a fish farm.