# The Mink Keeping Order 1997, Article 3: Keeping of mink


(1) The keeping of mink is prohibited absolutely—
(a) on any off-shore island of Great Britain other than the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Arran (including neighbouring Holy Island);
(b) in the Caithness District of the Highland Region of Scotland; and
(c) in the Sutherland District of the Highland Region of Scotland.
(2) The keeping of any mink within the remainder of Great Britain is prohibited, except under a licence granted under the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/3002/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mink-keeping-order-1997/article-3
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