Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Act (except s. 1(2)): power to transfer functions conferred (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
(1)Where, after consultation with [F1UKRI] , it appears to the Secretary of State necessary for the proper conservation of seals he may by order prohibit with respect to any area specified in the order the killing, injuring or taking of the seals of both or either of the species mentioned in section 2 of this Act.
(2)Subject to sections 9 and 10 of this Act, if any person wilfully kills, injures or takes a seal in contravention of an order made under subsection (1) of this section he shall be guilty of an offence.
Subordinate Legislation Made
P1For previous exercises of power see Index to Government Orders
P2S. 3(1): S. 3(1) (with s. 14(2)) power exercised by S.I. 1991/2638
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 7(2)(a); S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t) (with transitional and savings provisions in S.I. 2018/245, regs. 2, 3, 26)