Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006

17Protected animals

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(1)In this Part, an animal is a “protected animal” if it is—

(a)of a kind which is commonly domesticated in the British Islands,

(b)under the control of man on a permanent or temporary basis, or

(c)not living in a wild state.

(2)In subsection (1)(a), “British Islands” is to be construed in accordance with Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).