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 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 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 Act, any person who acts in contravention of this Order is guilty of an offence under section 3(2) of the 1970 Act and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale. 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