Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities have byelaw making and enforcing powers under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Section 155 to 166). The IFCAs are reviewing all byelaws as a result of the act. Because of this new byelaws are being regularly created and old byelaws revoked. The below list is an up to date catalogue of the byelaws that apply to Sussex IFCA District.
Contact our office if you have any questions.  Establishing a provision for taking of sea fish for scientific purposes within the Sussex District.
Continue reading Establishing detailed rules for the placing of nets (engines) in the Sussex District.
Continue reading  Establishing the maximum permitted length of vessel to be used in the Sussex District.
Continue reading  Establishing areas where trawling is banned within the Sussex District.
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Establishing areas of Chichester Harbour where certain activities are prohibited to protect Zostera spp. seagrass within the European Marine Site
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Chichester Harbour Oyster Permit Byelaw Establishing a permit system for the dredging of oysters in Chichester Harbour
Continue reading  Establishing a permit system and additional regulation for fishing of lobster, crab, whelk, cuttlefish and prawns
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