Byelaw 5: Prohibition on use of edible crab (Cancer pagurus) for bait

Guidance

Edible crab (brown crab), including parts or cooked offal must not be used as bait.

Byelaw

No person shall use any edible crab (Cancer pagurus) for bait. Section 17 (2) of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967, which affords a defence to a person charged with an offence under Section 17 (1) of that Act, shall not apply within the District.