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  "legislation_title": "Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004",
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  "path": "introduction",
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  "heading": "Introductory text",
  "text": "An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision in relation to the conservation of biodiversity; to make further provision in relation to the conservation and enhancement of Scotland’s natural features; to amend the law relating to the protection of certain birds, animals and plants; and for connected purposes.\nThe Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 5th May 2004 and received Royal Assent on 11th June 2004",
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