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Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (England) Order 2016 (S.I. No.247 of 2016).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Dangerous animal/harmful animal
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order amends the Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (England) Order 2012 in the Schedule by adding three types of spring trap to those approved for use in England. Under section 8 of the Pests Act 1954 (c. 68), it is an offence to use or knowingly to permit the use of any spring trap, other than a trap that has been approved by order, for animals or in circumstances for which it is not approved.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Spring Traps Approval (England) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 13 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX