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Prohibition Order REV-MSN-2019-028

Issuance Date: 

2022-06-06

Species: 

Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Atlantic Surf-Clam, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Whelk, Bivalve Molluscs, Northern Moonshell, Bay Scallops, Ocean Quahaug, Stimpson's Surf Clam

Description: 

ORDER PROHIBITING FISHING FOR CONTAMINATED FISH REPEALED

Revocation: 

Revokes: MSN-2019-028

Publication Date: 

2022-06-06 17:16:42 AT

Notice

The Regional Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the Maritimes Region repeals Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MSN-2019-028, issued February 8, 2019 concerning the following area(s):

Port LaTour, Shelburne County

That portion of Port LaTour inside a line drawn from 43.50789° north latitude, 65.42284° west longitude on the Blanche to 43.49514° north latitude, 65.46918° west longitude on Fort Point.

Note: The coordinates are expressed using the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84).

 

For further information, contact a local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order REV-MSN-2019-028.

 

Issued at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia June 6, 2022.

 

Doug Wentzell
Regional Director General
Maritimes Region

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