Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 (asp 1)

Schedule S Enforcement powers

Entry and associated powers S

6 The power to seize an animal or vehicle under paragraph 4(b) or 5(2)(b) may only be exercised—

(a) where the animal or vehicle is in the possession or control of a person who the constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting has committed or is committing a relevant offence, and

(b) where the constable considers it appropriate to seize the animal or vehicle for the purposes of—

(i) enabling the animal or vehicle to be used in proceedings for a relevant offence, or

(ii) enabling the animal or vehicle to be forfeited in accordance with Part 2 of the Proceeds of Crime (Scotland) Act 1995.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 31(2)

I2 Sch. para. 6 in force at 3.10.2023 by S.S.I. 2023/262, reg. 2