This legislative order establishes the specific annual close time for the River Tay Salmon Fishery District to ensure the conservation and sustainable management of salmon populations. The document is issued by the Secretary of State for Scotland under the authority of the Salmon Act 1986, providing a regulatory framework that dictates the periods during which salmon fishing is prohibited within the specified district. It serves as a formal legal instrument to enforce seasonal restrictions necessary for the protection of spawning stocks.

Legal professionals and fishery managers utilize this text as a primary source for regulatory compliance within the Scottish salmon industry. Experts note that the document is highly technical and serves as a foundational reference for local enforcement agencies and commercial fishing operations.