Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 (Chapter 58). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Scotland Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate the legislation relating to deer in Scotland. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Seasons Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting gear/hunting methods 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 For the entering into force please see section 48. Abstract The Act consists of 48 sections and 6 Schedules. The sections are divided into 4 Parts: The Deer Commission for Scotland (I); Conservation, control and sustainable management of deer (II); Offences in relation to deer (III); Enforcement, licensing of venison dealing and miscellaneous provisions (IV). Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implemented by Deer (Close Seasons) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. No. 417 of 2011). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Crofting Reform etc. Act 2007 (2007 asp 7). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007 Keyword: Land tenure, Common property, Lease, Traditional rights/customary rights, Subdivision of land, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (2011 Chapter 6). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011 Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Forest service/forest officers, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX