# Conservation of Seals Act 1970, Section 17: Short title, area of application, extent and commencement.


(1) This Act may be cited as the Conservation of Seals Act 1970.
(2) Nothing done outside the seaward limits of the territorial waters adjacent to Great Britain shall constitute an offence under this Act.
(3) This Act shall not extend to Northern Ireland.
(4) This Act shall come into force at the expiry of 3 months beginning with the date of its passing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/30/section/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-of-seals-act-1970/section-17
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