S. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 59(2)

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2026/6/section/35Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026enStatute Law Database2026-04-28Expert Participation2026-03-13Part 3Deer managementAuthorisations for particular activities
35Requirement to be fit and competent for certain authorisations(1)

Section 37 of the 1996 Act (restrictions on granting of certain authorisations) is modified as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1)—

(a)

the words “Except as mentioned in subsection (1A) below,” are repealed,

(b)

after “18(2)” insert “or (5)”.

(3)

For subsection (1A), substitute—(1A)

A person who is registered in a register established by regulations under section 17A may be considered a fit and competent person for the purposes of subsection (1).

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(4)

In subsection (3), after “18(2)” insert “or (5)”.