Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024

Prospective

3Offence of possessing glue trapS

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(1)It is an offence for a person, without reasonable excuse, to possess a glue trap.

(2)A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if the person is an authorised person.

(3)A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable—

(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding £40,000 (or both),

(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine (or both).

(4)In this section—

  • authorised person” has the meaning given in section 1(7),

  • glue trap” has the meaning given in section 1(7).

Commencement Information

I1S. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 35(2)