Scallops

The local fisheries committee for the Kent and Essex Sea Fisheries District (the committee) in exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966, make the following byelaw:

When dredging for scallops (Pecten maximum) in any part of the District no more than 12 dredges may be towed at any time. All dredges must be fitted with a functioning, operation and moveable spring loaded tooth bar and its frame must not exceed 85cms in width in any part.

Additional regulations may be found under KEIFCA byelaws