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North West and Border Esk byelaws are statutory rules (regulated by law) and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Reduce the risk of disease and find out where listed diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
How to use and supply animal by-products (ABPs) as farm animal feed or in feed, and how to get your site registered and approved.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater or migratory fish on or near a proposed development site.
How to return tagged fish and shellfish, how much you get paid and what information to include.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
Get approval for your fish pass design when building or making changes to a dam, weir or mill.
South West byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
Video help files for fish export service, catch certificates and processing statements
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