The Prohibition of the Keeping or the Release of Live Fish (Pikeperch) (Scotland) Order 1993
This Order prohibits the keeping or release in Scotland of live fish of the pikeperch species (Stizostedion lucioperca), (also called zander), or live eggs of such fish except under licence granted by the Secretary of State. The prohibition comes into force (a) on 8th June 1993 in respect of pikeperch kept after that date (b) on 8th September 1993 in respect of pikeperch first kept on or before 8th June 1993. Pikeperch are not native to Scotland and in the opinion of the Secretary of State might prey on or harm the habitat of freshwater fish or salmon in Scotland unless their keeping or release is regulated.