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Conservation of Seals Act, 1970 (Chapter 30).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection and conservation of seals in England and Wales and Scotland and in the adjacent territorial waters.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Management/conservation Seasons Hunting authorization/permit Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force three months after passing.
Abstract

The 17 sections of the Act make, inter alia, provision for: Close season for seals, entry upon land for specified purposes, prohibited methods.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Conservation of Seals (Scotland) Order 2004 (S.S.I. No. 283 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Management/conservation, International organization, Seasons, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation of Seals (Scotland) Order 2002 (S.S.I. No. 404 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Management/conservation, International organization, Seasons, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation of Seals (England) Order 1999 (No. 3052 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

Keyword: Marine mammals, Management/conservation, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (2004 asp 6).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004 (2017)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater resources management, Wetlands, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Birds, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (2000 Chapter 37).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Servitude, Land-use planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX