This order establishes the legal framework and administrative boundaries for the South Wales Sea Fisheries District. The document originates from the legislative authority of the United Kingdom government, specifically under the Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966. It defines the jurisdictional limits and the regulatory powers granted to the local committee responsible for managing marine resources within the specified coastal waters.

This document serves as a foundational legal instrument for maritime governance in the region. Legal professionals and environmental policy researchers frequently cite this order as the primary source for understanding the historical administrative structure of Welsh coastal fisheries management.