The Control of Pollution (Anglers' Lead Weights) Regulations 1986

• Citation: S.I. 1986/1992
• Sections: 6

Section 1 Citation and commencement

These regulations may be cited as the Control of Pollution (Anglers' Lead Weights) Regulations 1986 and shall come into operation on 1st January 1987.

Section 2 Interpretation

In these regulations—

“ lead ” includes any alloy or compound of lead;

“ lead weight ” means split shot or any other thing suitable for weighting fishing lines and which is neither incorporated and fully enclosed in the core of a fishing line nor incorporated in the construction of a swim-feeder, a self-cocking float or a fishing fly; and

“ supply ” does not include supply for or by way of export.

Section 3 Prohibition of importation of lead in form of lead weights

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Section 4 Prohibition of supply of lead in form of lead weights

(1) Subject to regulation 5, the supply of lead in the form of a lead weight for the purpose of weighting fishing lines is prohibited.

(2) A person supplying split shot shall unless the contrary is shown be presumed to supply it for the purpose of weighting fishing lines.

Section 5 Exceptions

Regulation 4 does not prohibit the supply of a lead weight of 0.06 grams or less, or of more than 28.35 grams.

Section 6 Offences

A person who contravenes regulation 4 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £2,000, and on conviction on indictment to a fine.