These Regulations bring into force the provisions of the of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (“the 2020 Act”) which have not previously been commenced.

Regulation 2 brings into force sections 4, 5 and 19 to 21 of the 2020 Act on 30 September 2021. Regulation 3 makes transitional provision in relation to the commencement of section 21 (disposal orders where animals taken: restriction of application) of the 2020 Act.

The Bill for the 2020 Act received Royal Assent on 21 July 2020. Sections 17, 22 and 23 came into force the following day.