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Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 (Chapter 58).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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