Outcome: E
A Bill to make provision about fish farming and shellfish farming; about salmon fisheries and freshwater fisheries; about sea fisheries; about shellfish waters and fisheries for shellfish; about charging in connection with functions relating to fish farming, shellfish farming, salmon fisheries, freshwater fisheries and sea fisheries; about fixed penalty notices for offences under certain aquaculture, fisheries and other marine legislation; and for connected purposes.
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill was introduced by Richard Lochhead MSP on 3 October 2012.
The Bill received Royal Assent on 18 June 2013.
Introduction of the Bill
The Bill was introduced by Richard Lochhead MSP on 3 October 2012.
Research Briefings on Bill
Stage 2
Stage 2, Day 1 (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee): 20 March 2013
Stage 2, Day 2 (Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee): 27 March 2013
The Subordinate Legislation Committee published it report on the Bill as Amended at Stage 2 on 7 May 2013:
Stage 3
The Bill passed Stage 3 on 15 May 2013.
Link to Minute of Stage 3 proceedings
Link to Official Report of Stage 3 proceedings
Passage of the Bill:
After Passing
The Bill received Royal Assent on 18 June 2013.
The following volume, published on 18 December 2013, contains all the material relevant to the passage of this Bill: