Fisheries (Statute Law Revision) Act, 1949

PART VII.

Restrictions as to times of Fishing for Salmon, Trout, Pollen and Eels.

Amendment of section 2 (2) of the Act of 1924.

23.—Where—

(a) a person is charged with an offence under subsection (2) of section 2 of the Act of 1924, in relation to a salmon or trout, and

(b) such person proves that the salmon or trout was caught by rod and line in a particular place and at a particular time, and

(c) the capture of salmon or trout by rod and line in that place and at that time was lawful,

the charge against such person shall be dismissed.