The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Regulation 71

SCHEDULE 2New Schedule 2A to the Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

This schedule has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

Regulation 42(2)

SCHEDULE 2AProhibited Methods of Capturing or Killing of Wild Birds

1.  The prohibited means of capturing or killing wild birds are—

(a)snares, limes or hooks;

(b)using blind or mutilated birds as live decoys;

(c)sound recordings;

(d)electrical or electronic devices capable of killing or stunning;

(e)artificial light sources;

(f)mirrors or other dazzling devices;

(g)devices for illuminating targets;

(h)sighting devices for night shooting comprising an electronic image magnifier or image converter;

(i)explosives;

(j)nets or traps;

(k)poisoned or anaesthetic bait; and

(l)automatic or semi-automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition.