Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 No. 15 - Explanatory Memorandum

Explanatory Memorandum

Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 15

29 March 2011

Commentary on Sections

Section 15 – Possession of pesticides harmful to wildlife

This section creates an offence for anyone to be in possession of certain pesticides that the Department may prescribe by Order. A person will not be guilty of an offence if the person can show that the possession of the pesticide was for lawful purposes.