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Section 110 Seal licencesI1

(1)

The Scottish Ministers may grant a licence (a “seal licence”) authorising the killing or taking of seals—

(a)

for scientific, research or educational purposes,

(b)

to conserve natural habitats,

(c)

to conserve seals or other wild animals (including wild birds) or wild plants,

(d)

in connection with the introduction of seals, other wild animals (including wild birds) or wild plants to particular areas,

(e)

to protect a zoological or botanical collection,

F1(f)

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(g)

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(h)

to prevent the spread of disease among seals or other animals (including birds) or plants,

(i)

to preserve public health or public safety, or

(j)

for other imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of a social or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment.

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(3)

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Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

S. 110(1)(f)(g) repealed (1.2.2021) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(2)(a), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(2)

F2

S. 110(2)(3) repealed (1.2.2021) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(2)(b), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(2)

Commencement

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S. 110 in force at 1.9.2010 by S.S.I. 2010/230, art. 3(a)