Draft Sea Fisheries (Bag Limits) (Jersey) Regulations 200-.

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A decision made (21/12/2006) regarding Draft Sea Fisheries (Bag Limits) (Jersey) Regulations 200-.

Subject:	Draft Sea Fisheries (Bag Limits)(Jersey) Regulations 200-
Decision Reference:	MD-E-2006-0230		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	6.1.32
Written report – Title	Draft Sea Fisheries (Bag Limits)(Jersey) Regulations 200-
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Dr Simon Bossy – Head of Fisheries and Marine Resources
Decision(s): The Minister approved the draft legislation for forwarding to the UK Secretary of State.
Reason(s) for decision: To combat the deleterious effect, on both fish stocks and the market for certain species which attract high value, of the selling of fish and shellfish by non-licensed fishermen. To control the exploitation of a particular species which is threatened with over exploitation.
Action required: Once the draft legislation is approved by the Minister, the Regulations are to be forwarded officially for Secretary of State approval by the Crown Officers.
Signature: Senator Philip Ozouf Minister for Economic Development		Date of Decision: 21 December 2006