SCHEDULEProvisions of the Act coming into operation on 17th August 2011
Provision of the Act | Subject matter |
|---|---|
Biodiversity | |
Section 1 | Duty to conserve biodiversity |
Section 2 | The biodiversity strategy |
Section 3 | Biodiversity lists |
Amendments to the Wildlife Order | |
Section 4 | Protection of nests of certain birds |
Section 5 | Offences: recklessness |
Section 6 | Offences: causing or permitting unlawful acts |
Section 7 | Defences in relation to offences under Article 4 |
Section 8 | Disqualification for registration |
Section 9 | Protection of certain wild animals from disturbance |
Section 10 | Snares |
Section 12 | Protection of wild plants |
Section 13 | Introduction of new species |
Section 14 | Prohibition on sale, etc. of invasive, non-native species |
Section 15 | Possession of pesticides harmful to wildlife |
Section 16 | Licences under Article 18 |
Section 17 | Shooting of certain deer |
Section 18 | Licences relating to deer |
Section 19 | Offences: possession of articles for purposes of committing offences |
Section 20 | Enforcement |
Section 21 | Powers of constable on connection with samples |
Section 22 | Enforcement: wildlife inspectors |
Section 23 | Time limit for prosecution of summary offences |
Section 24 | Penalties |
Section 25 | Application to the Crown |
Section 26 | Review of Schedules to the Wildlife Order |
Section 27 | Amendments to Schedules 1 to 9 of the Wildlife Order |
Section 28 | Reduction in close seasons for female deer |
Areas of special scientific interests | |
Section 29 | Public body: duties in relation to authorising operations |
Section 30 | Agreements concerning land adjacent to an ASSI |
Section 31 | Offences in connection with ASSI |
Section 32 | Notification of change of owner or occupier |
Section 33 | Notices and signs relating to ASSIs |
Section 34 | Effect of failure to serve certain notices in connection with ASSI |
Game | |
Section 36 | Sale of game |
Section 37 | Special protection for game |
Section 38 | Hare coursing |
Section 39 | Minor and consequential amendments and repeals |
Schedule 1 | Amendments to Schedules to the Wildlife Order |
Schedule 2 | Amendments |
Schedule 3: Part 1, except in so far as it relates to the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c.7). | Repeals: Wildlife |
Schedule 3: Part 2 | Repeals: Game licences and game dealers’ licences, etc |
Schedule 3: Part 3 | Repeals: Hare coursing |