# The Conservation of Seals (Scotland) Order 2002, Article 3: Prohibition on killing, injuring or taking of seals


The killing, injuring or taking of seals of the species known as Phoca vitulina (common seals) is prohibited in Scotland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/404/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-of-seals-scotland-order-2002/article-3
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