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Development of crustacean permit withdrawal/suspension/refusal policy

The council agreed to create a policy for taking away, pausing, or denying permits to people who repeatedly break the rules in the crustacean fishery.

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority·2026-09-11·Resolved

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The Authority considered a proposal to develop a policy addressing repeat offenders in the crustacean fishery by withdrawing, suspending or refusing permits.

From the minutes

It was moved by Nick West, seconded by Simon Toms, and RESOLVED that members agree to the development of a policy to specify the circumstances whereby the Authority can withdraw, suspend or refuse to issue a permit under the Lobster, Crawfish and Crab Fishing Permit Byelaw 2016.

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