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

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Management/conservation Seasons 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 Order enters into force on 19 December, 1999.
Abstract

This Order prohibits with effect from 19th December 1999 the killing, injuring or taking of grey seals and common seals in the counties of England bordering the North Sea set out in article 3(a) of the Order and the adjacent territorial waters. The Conservation of Seals (England) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/2905) ceases to have effect on that date. Any person who acts in contravention of this Order is guilty of an offence under section 3(2) of the Conservation of Seals Act 1970.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Conservation of Seals Act, 1970 (Chapter 30).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1970

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX