118Seal conservation areasS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may designate an area as a “seal conservation area” where they consider it necessary to do so in order to ensure the proper conservation of seals.
(2)The Scottish Ministers must consult the Natural Environment Research Council before designating a seal conservation area.
(3)The Scottish Ministers must—
(a)publish a designation in a manner which they consider most likely to bring the proposal to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it,
(b)make a copy of a designation available for inspection at one of their offices at all reasonable hours, and
(c)provide a copy of a designation to any person who requests one.
(4)The Scottish Ministers may charge a fee, not exceeding their expenses, for providing a copy under subsection (3)(c).
Commencement Information
I1S. 118 in force at 31.1.2011 by S.S.I. 2010/230, art. 4(c)