The Undersized Bass Order 2007
Article 3 of this Order prescribes, in accordance with section 1(1) and (2) of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (c. 84), a minimum size of 40 centimetres for bass that can be landed or sold in England. Articles 4 and 5 exempt foreign fishing vessels (except Isle of Man, Jersey or Guernsey fishing boats) and fish that are farmed commercially from the prohibitions on landing and selling bass under 40 centimetres.