Conservation of Seals (Scotland) Order 2002 (S.S.I. No. 404 of 2002). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Scotland Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation International organization Seasons Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 4 September 2002. Abstract In addition to the close seasons for seals provided for in section 2(1) of the Conservation of Seals Act 1970 this Order prohibits in the period from 4 September 2002 to 3 September 2004 the killing, injuring or taking of common seals in Scotland and adjacent territorial waters (art. 3) and the killing, injuring or taking of grey seals in a defined area within the Moray Firth (art. 4). Subject to general exceptions in section 9 and to actings under a licence issued under section 10 of the 1970 A 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