Prospective

Part 3 S Deer management

National deer management and venison plan S

25 National deer management and venison plan: initial consideration of matters relating to venison S

After section 40C of the 1996 Act, insert—

“40D National deer management and venison plan: initial consideration of matters relating to venison

(1) Before preparing a plan or reviewing and updating a plan under section 40B, the Scottish Ministers must consider what barriers (if any) exist in relation to the effective operation of venison processing facilities.

(2) When considering the matter in subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a) such persons as they consider represent the interests of the venison industry, and

(b) such other persons as they consider appropriate.

(3) Any consultation under subsection (2) which would to any extent have satisfied sub-paragraph (ii) of section 40B(4)(b), that sub-paragraph may to that extent be taken to have been satisfied.”.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 59(2)