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Part 1Simplification of public bodies

Transfer of functions

1Transfer to Scottish Natural Heritage of functions of Deer Commission for Scotland

(1)The functions conferred on the Deer Commission for Scotland by or under the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 (c. 58) or any other enactment are transferred to Scottish Natural Heritage.

(2)All property, rights, liabilities and obligations of the Deer Commission for Scotland are transferred to Scottish Natural Heritage.

(3)The Deer Commission for Scotland is dissolved.

(4)Anything done by or in relation to the Deer Commission for Scotland has effect, in relation to any time after this section comes into force, as if done by or in relation to Scottish Natural Heritage.

(5)Schedule 1 (which makes modifications of enactments in consequence of this section) has effect.