Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Regulations.

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A decision made (06/11/2006) regarding Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits) (Amendment No3) (Jersey) Regulations 200-.

Subject:	Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits)(Amendment No3)(Jersey) Regulations 200-
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0211		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:	6/1/5
Written report – Title	Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits)(Amendment No3)(Jersey) Regulations
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Mike Smith – Senior Fisheries Inspector
Decision(s): To approve that the Sea Fisheries (Minimum Size Limits)(Amendment No3)(Jersey) Regulations are lodged for debate in the States Assembly.
Reason(s) for decision: This amendment is sought in order to harmonise conservation measures throughout the Granville Bay area thus complying with the Granville Bay Treaty. On 30 November 2005 the Environment and Public Services Committee directed officers to submit this amendment to the United Kingdom Department for Constitutional Affairs to be forwarded to the appropriate Minister for approval. The UK Secretary of State approved the draft regulation on 10th October 2006.
Action required: For the Greffier of the States to lodge this Amendment for debate at the earliest opportunity.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 6 November 2006