#2026/165The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2026
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This statutory instrument amends the Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Order 2011. It updates the list of marine activities that are exempt from requiring a marine licence in Scottish inshore waters. The Order was made on 24 March 2026, comes into force on 26 March 2026, and was approved by the Scottish Parliament. It specifically relates to environmental protection and licensing rules affecting fish farming and other marine operations.
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Key Changes
- Amends the Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Order 2011
- Updates list of marine activities exempt from licensing in Scottish inshore region
- Made on 24th March 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Marine operators must comply with the updated list of exempted activities as amended by this Order for operations in Scottish inshore waters
Fish farming operations must determine whether their activities fall within the exempted activities list before commencing operations
Marine operators must obtain a marine licence if their intended activity is not included in the updated exempted activities list
The Scottish Ministers have conducted consultation in accordance with section 32(5) of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 before amending the exempted activities list