Conservation of Seals Act, 1970 (Chapter 30). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Legislation Date 1970 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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