Part 6Conservation of seals
Supplementary
I1129Duty to review seal licensing regime
1
The Scottish Ministers must review and publish a report on the operation of the seal licensing regime—
a
within 5 years of section 110 coming into force, and
b
within each subsequent period of 5 years beginning with the publication of a report.
2
When carrying out a review, the Scottish Ministers must—
a
have regard to such scientific evidence on seal biology, welfare and behaviour, and on such other matters, as they consider relevant, and
b
consult the Natural Environment Research Council and such other persons as they consider appropriate.
3
The Scottish Ministers must have regard to their most recent report when performing functions under the seal licensing regime.
4
In this section, “seal licensing regime” means the provisions of this Part relating to seal licences.