Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013
The most recent legislation relating to salmon farming in Scotland is the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013. This states that all fish farms must be party to a farm management agreement/statement to agree arrangements for –
Fish health management
Management of parasites
Movement of fish
Harvesting and fallowing of fish
It enables regulations setting technical requirements for equipment used in fish farming in relation to –
the containment of fish
the prevention of escape of fish
the prevention, control or reduction of parasites, pathogens or diseases.