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AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES BILL

AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES BILL. FRESHWATER FISHERIES FORUM Consultation On Proposals Dundee, 30th January 2006. Welcome…. This is an opportunity for us to hear and record your views on the proposals. Complements the written consultation, currently underway (until February 24 th ).

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AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES BILL

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  1. AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES BILL FRESHWATER FISHERIES FORUM Consultation On Proposals Dundee, 30th January 2006

  2. Welcome….. • This is an opportunity for us to hear and record your views on the proposals. • Complements the written consultation, currently underway (until February 24th). • Both strands will inform the final form of the draft Bill, to be introduced to Parliament in June.

  3. The story so far… • Both the freshwater fisheries and the aquaculture elements of the consultation paper were informed by dialogue with key stakeholders through: • Forums and working groups e.g. Highlands & Islands Aquaculture Forum, Freshwater Fisheries Forum.

  4. The story to come… • This is one phase of public engagement • Further opportunities to influence the content of the Bill during the Parliamentary stages: • Lobby your MSP; • Write to the Committee; • Give evidence to the Committee.

  5. What are we proposing? AQUACULTURE: • Regulator; • Parasite Control; • Containment; • Mandatory Data Collection; • Farm Relocation – assistance; • Discretionary Compensation for Disease; • Fish Movements – fish farms.

  6. What are we proposing? FRESHWATER FISHERIES: • Gyrodactylus salaris; • Amendments to rules on access; • Fish Movements – wild fish; • Miscellaneous Amendments.

  7. What are we proposing? FRESHWATER FISHERIES: Miscellaneous Amendments • Rod rests; • Use of live vertebrates as bait; • Use of gaffs, tailers, pike gags, and knotted landing nets; • Foul-hooking; • Close times; • Prohibit eradication of fish or adversely affecting their environment; • Prohibit obstruction of fish; • Extension of the definition of freshwater fish.

  8. Today’s session Communication • One person speaks at a time • Everyone has the right to be heard and express their views • Be concise and to the point – give others a chance Recording • Recording will be accurate • Everything will be written on flip chart • Comments will be non attributable, unless requested Practicalities • No mobile phones, PCs or Blackberries to be switched on

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