UK Act of Parliament 1970 United Kingdom

Conservation of Seals Act 1970

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What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Browse 17 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Prohibited methods of killing seals.

s.002

Close seasons for seals.

s.003

Orders prohibiting killing seals.

s.004

Apprehension of offenders and powers of search and seizure.

s.005

Penalties.

s.006

Forfeitures.

s.007

Jurisdiction of courts.

s.008

Attempt to commit offence.

s.009

General exceptions.

s.010

Power to grant licences.

s.011

Entry upon land.

s.012

Giving of notice.

s.013

Duty of UKRI.

s.014

Orders.

s.015

Interpretation.

s.016

Repeal.

s.017

Short title, area of application, extent and commencement.

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …