Part 6Conservation of seals
Seal conservation areas
I1118Seal conservation areas
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 F1United Kingdom Research and Innovation 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).