Under the Fisheries Act (NI) 1966, individuals who deal with the catch and trade of fish need to obtain a Fish Dealer Licence from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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A Fish Dealer Licence gives the individual the authority to supply and sell salmon, trout, eels, pike, and pollen within their premises or vehicle in Northern Ireland.
What is a Fish Dealer?
A fish dealer is a person of the trade who supplies the sale of fish to customers. Normally a fish dealer will operate within a fish market and sell to members of the public. They may also provide the sale and supply of fish from a dedicated shop or vehicle.
As a requirement of holding a Fish Dealer Licence, a holder of a licence must keep a register of all salmon, trout, eels, pike or pollen acquired or disposed of for each place of sale. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs may also place additional conditions on a licence.
To apply for a Fish Dealer Licence, please visit the Official Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Website.
No. It is an offence to sell or have in their possession trout, eels, pike and pollen without a valid licence. If you fish without a licence and sell your catch, you may be prosecuted and may have to pay a fine of up to £50,000.
Currently a cost of a Fish Dealer Licence is £50.50. A Fish Dealer Licence is valid for a year from the date the licence was issued and will need to renewed to continue to trade.
No. A Fish Dealer Licence issued by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs can only be used within Northern Ireland.
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