Section 3 Offence of possessing glue trapI1I2
Scotland
(1)
It is an offence for a person, without reasonable excuse, to possess a glue trap.
(2)
A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if the person is an authorised person.
(3)
A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable—
(a)
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding £40,000 (or both),
(b)
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine (or both).
(4)
In this section—
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“authorised person” has the meaning given in section 1(7),
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“glue trap” has the meaning given in section 1(7).
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
S. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 35(2)
- I2
S. 3 in force at 1.7.2026 by S.S.I. 2026/127, reg. 2, sch.