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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I WildlifePrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Protection of birds and prevention of poachingPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.Protection of wild birds, their nests and eggs.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.Exceptions to s. 1.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.Areas of special protection.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.Exceptions to ss. 1 and 3.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.Prohibition of certain methods of killing or taking wild birds.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.Sale etc. of live or dead wild birds, eggs etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.Registration etc. of certain captive birds.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8.Protection of captive birds.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Protection of other animals and prevention of poaching

      1. 9. Protection of certain wild animals.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 10. Exceptions to s. 9.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 10A.Protection of wild hares etc.

      4. 10B.Exceptions to s. 10A

      5. 11.Prohibition of certain methods of killing or taking wild animals.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 11A.Snares: training, identification numbers, tags etc.

      7. 11B.Snares: duty to inspect etc.

      8. 11C.Snares: authorisation from landowners etc.

      9. 11D.Snares: presumption arising from identification number

      10. 11E.Snares: record keeping

      11. 11F.Snaring: review and report to the Scottish Parliament

      12. 11G.Prevention of poaching: wild hares, rabbits etc.

      13. 11H.Exceptions to s. 11G

      14. 11I.Sale, possession etc. of wild hares, rabbits etc. killed or taken unlawfully

      15. 12YA.Relaxation of restriction on night shooting of hares and rabbits

      16. 12. Protection of certain mammals.

    3. Protection of plantsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 13. Protection of wild plants.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. MiscellaneousPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 14. Introduction of new species etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 14ZA.Sale etc. of certain animals and plants included in Schedule 9 Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 14ZB.Codes of practice in connection with species which are non-native or included in Schedule 9 Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 14ZC.Prohibition on keeping etc. of invasive animals or plants

      5. 14A.Prohibition on sale etc. of invasive animals or plants

      6. 14AA.Contravention of Invasive Alien Species Regulation

      7. 14AB.Contravention of emergency measures (1) Section (2) applies where regulations...

      8. 14B.Notification of presence of invasive animals or plants etc.

      9. 14C.Non-native species etc.: code of practice

      10. 14D.Power to make species control orders

      11. 14E.Emergency species control orders

      12. 14F.Content of species control orders

      13. 14G.Notice of species control orders

      14. 14H.Appeals in connection with species control orders

      15. 14I.Coming into effect of species control orders

      16. 14J.Review of species control orders

      17. 14K.Offences in relation to species control orders

      18. 14L.Enforcement of operations under species control orders

      19. 14M.Species control orders: powers of entry

      20. 14N.Species control orders: entry by warrant etc.

      21. 14O.Species control orders: powers of entry: supplemental

      22. 14P.Interpretation of sections 14 to 14O

      23. 15. Endangered species (import and export).Previous MatchNext Match

      24. 15A.Possession of pesticides

    5. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 16.Power to grant licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 16A.Delegation of licence-granting power: Scotland

      3. 17. False statements made for obtaining registration, identification number or licence etc.

      4. 18. Attempts to commit offences etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 18A.Wildlife inspectorsPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 18B.Group 1 offences and licences: power to enter premisesPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 18C.Group 1 offences and licences: examining specimens and taking samplesPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 18D. Group 2 offences and licences etc. : power to enter premises Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 18E.Group 2 offences: examining specimens and taking samplesPrevious MatchNext Match

      10. 18F.Restrictions on taking of samples from live specimensPrevious MatchNext Match

      11. 19. Enforcement.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 19XA.Constables' powers in connection with samplesPrevious MatchNext Match

      13. 19XB.Offences in connection with enforcement powersPrevious MatchNext Match

      14. 19ZA. Enforcement: wildlife inspectors.Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 19ZB. Power to take samples.Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 19ZC.Wildlife inspectors: Scotland

      17. 19ZD.Power to take samples: Scotland

      18. 19A. Evidence in Scotland in certain proceedings.

      19. 20.Proceedings for summary offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      20. 21. Penalties, forfeitures etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      21. 22. Power to vary Schedules.Previous MatchNext Match

      22. 23. Advisory bodies and their functions.Previous MatchNext Match

      23. 24.Functions of GB conservation bodiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      24. 25. Functions of local authorities.Previous MatchNext Match

      25. 26. Regulations, orders, notices etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      26. 26A.Enforcement of wildlife legislation

      27. 26B.Annual report on wildlife crime

      28. 27.Interpretation of Part I.Previous MatchNext Match

      29. 27ZA.Application of Part 1 to England and WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

  3. Part II Nature Conservation, Countryside and National ParksPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Sites of special scientific interest and limestone pavements Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 27A. Construction of references to Nature Conservancy Council.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 27AA.Application of sections 28 to 34 in WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 28. Sites of special scientific interest.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 28A. Variation of notification under section 28.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 28B. Notification of additional land.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 28C. Enlargement of SSSI.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 28CA.Guidance in relation to subtidal notifications of SSSIsPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 28CB.Power to call in subtidal notificationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 28D. Denotification.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 28E. Duties in relation to sites of special scientific interest.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 28F. Appeals in connection with consents.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 28G. Statutory undertakers, etc.: general duty.Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 28H. Statutory undertakers, etc.: duty in relation to carrying out operations.Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 28I. Statutory undertakers, etc.: duty in relation to authorising operations.Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 28J. Management schemes.Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 28K. Management notices.Previous MatchNext Match

      17. 28L. Appeals against management notices.Previous MatchNext Match

      18. 28M. Payments.Previous MatchNext Match

      19. 28N. Compulsory purchase.Previous MatchNext Match

      20. 28P. Offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      21. 28Q. Change of owner or occupier.Previous MatchNext Match

      22. 28R. Byelaws.Previous MatchNext Match

      23. 28S.Notices and signs relating to SSSIsPrevious MatchNext Match

      24. 29. Special protection for certain areas of special scientific interest.Previous MatchNext Match

      25. 30. Compensation where order is made under s. 29.Previous MatchNext Match

      26. 31.Restoration following offence under section 28P.Previous MatchNext Match

      27. 32. Duties of agriculture Ministers with respect to areas of special scientific interest.Previous MatchNext Match

      28. 33. Ministerial guidance as respects areas of special scientific interest.Previous MatchNext Match

      29. 34. Limestone pavement orders.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Nature reserves, marine nature reserves and Ramsar sitesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 34A.Meaning of “appropriate conservation body”Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 35. National nature reserves.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 35A.Power to call in subtidal declarationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 36. Marine nature reserves.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 37. Byelaws for protection of marine nature reserves.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 37A. Ramsar sites.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 38.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. CountrysidePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 39. Management agreements with owners and occupiers of land.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 40. Experimental schemes.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 41. Duties of agriculture Ministers with respect to the countryside.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. National ParksPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 41A.Application of sections 42 to 45 in WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 42. Notification of agricultural operations on moor and heath in National Parks.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 43. Maps of National Parks showing certain areas of moor or heath.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 44. Grants and loans for purposes of National Parks.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 45. Power to vary order designating National Park.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 46. Membership of National Park authorities.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Miscellaneous and supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 47.Grants to the Countryside Council for WalesPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 48. Miscellaneous and supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 49. Extension of power to appoint wardens.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 50. Payments under certain agreements offered by authorities.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 51. Powers of entry.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 51A.Summary prosecutionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 52. Interpretation of Part II.Previous MatchNext Match

  4. Part III Public Rights of WayPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Ascertainment of public rights of wayPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 53. Duty to keep definitive map and statement under continuous review.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 53A. Power to include modifications in other orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 53B. Register of applications under section 53.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 54. Duty to reclassify roads used as public paths.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 54A. BOATs not to be added to definitive maps.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 55. No further surveys or reviews under the 1949 Act.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 56. Effect of definitive map and statement.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 57. Supplementary provisions as to definitive maps and statements.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 57A. Consolidation of definitive maps and statements.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 58. Application of ss. 53 to 57 to inner London.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Miscellaneous and supplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 59. Prohibition on keeping bulls on land crossed by public rights of way.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 60.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 61. Ploughing of public rights of way.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 62. Appointment of wardens for public rights of way.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 63. Orders creating, extinguishing or diverting footpaths and bridleways.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 64. Publication of dedication of footpaths and bridleways.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 65. Signposting of byways open to all traffic.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 66. Interpretation of Part III.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. Part IV Miscellaneous and GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 66A.Application of Part 1 to CrownPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. 66B.Application of Part 1 to Crown: Scotland

    3. 67.Application of Parts 2 and 3 to Crown landPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. 68. Application to the Isles of Scilly.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 69. Offences by bodies corporate etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 69A.Offences by Scottish partnerships etc.

    7. 70. Financial provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 70A. Service of notices.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 70B.Effect of failure to serve certain noticesPrevious MatchNext Match

    10. 71. General interpretation.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 72. Minor amendments.Previous MatchNext Match

    12. 73. Repeals and savings.Previous MatchNext Match

    13. 74. Short title commencement and extent.Previous MatchNext Match

  6. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE ZA1Previous MatchNext Match

      Birds which re-use their nestsPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE A1

      Protected nests and nest sites: birds

    3. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      Birds which are Protected by Special PenaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I At All TimesPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Part II During the Close SeasonPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 1A

      Birds which are Protected from Harassment

    5. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Birds which may be Killed or TakenPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Outside the Close SeasonPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Part IA Exception: birds included in Part I which may not be killed or taken on Sundays or Christmas Day

      3. Part II By Authorised Persons at all TimesPrevious MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      Birds which may be SoldPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Alive at all Times if Ringed and Bred in CaptivityPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Part IA Alive if taken in captivity or by certain persons outside close season or during first 28 days of close season

      3. Part II Dead at all TimesPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Part IIA Dead if killed outside close season by certain persons

      5. Part III Dead from 1st September to 28th FebruaryPrevious MatchNext Match

    7. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      Birds Which Must Be Registered and Ringed if Kept in CaptivityPrevious MatchNext Match

    8. SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match

      Animals which are ProtectedPrevious MatchNext Match

    9. SCHEDULE 5A

      Animals which are Protected under Section 10A in their Close Season

    10. SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match

      Animals which may not be Killed or Taken by Certain MethodsPrevious MatchNext Match

    11. SCHEDULE 6ZAPrevious MatchNext Match

      Animals which may not be killed or taken by trapping or snaringPrevious MatchNext Match

    12. SCHEDULE 6A

      Animals not to be Poached

    13. SCHEDULE 7Previous MatchNext Match

      Amendment of Acts In Relation To Night Shooting of Hares and RabbitsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. The Ground Game Act 1880Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6 of the Ground...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. The Agriculture (Scotland) Act 1948Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 50(1)(a) of the Agriculture...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) At the end of subsection (2) of section 1...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. The Deer Act 1963Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 4.For subsection (3) of section 10 of the Deer Act...

        2. 5.(1) After section 10 of that Act there shall be...

        3. 6.(1) In paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to that Act...

      5. The Conservation of Seals Act 1970Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) In subsection (1)(c) of section 10 of the Conservation...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. The Badgers Act 1973Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 8. Amendment of Acts In Relation To Night Shooting of Hares and RabbitsPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 9. Amendment of Acts In Relation To Night Shooting of Hares and RabbitsPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 10. Amendment of Acts In Relation To Night Shooting of Hares and RabbitsPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 11. Amendment of Acts In Relation To Night Shooting of Hares and RabbitsPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 12. Amendment of Acts In Relation To Night Shooting of Hares and RabbitsPrevious MatchNext Match

    14. SCHEDULE 8Previous MatchNext Match

      Plants which are ProtectedPrevious MatchNext Match

    15. SCHEDULE 9Previous MatchNext Match

      Animals and Plants to which Section 14 AppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I NON-NATIVE Animals which are established in the wildPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. PART IA NATIVE ANIMALSPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. PART IB ANIMALS NO LONGER NORMALLY PRESENTPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Part II PlantsPrevious MatchNext Match

    16. SCHEDULE 9APrevious MatchNext Match

      Species control agreements and orders (England and Wales)Previous MatchNext Match

      1. PART 1 Overview and interpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. OverviewPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.(1) This Schedule provides for— (a) species control agreements between...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Definitions relating to speciesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.(1) “ Species ” means any kind of animal or...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Environmental authoritiesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.(1) “ Environmental authority ”, in relation to premises in...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Owners and dwellingsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.(1) “ Owner ”, in relation to premises consisting of...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. OperationsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.(1) “Species control operations” are operations to do one or...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. PART 2 Species control agreementsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Making of species control agreementsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.(1) An environmental authority may enter into a “species control...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Content of species control agreementsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7.(1) A species control agreement must provide for— Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Notice of compliancePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.Where an environmental authority considers that an owner of premises...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. LiabilityPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 9.An environmental authority is not liable to a person with...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. PART 3 Species control ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. When a species control order may be madePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 10.(1) An environmental authority may make a species control order...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. What an order must doPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 11.(1) A species control order under paragraph 10(2)(a) or (b)...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 12.(1) A species control order must— (a) specify the species...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. What an order may doPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 13.(1) A species control order may contain provision supplementary to...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. NoticePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 14.(1) After making a species control order, an environmental authority...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. RevocationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 15.(1) An environmental authority may at any time revoke a...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. AppealsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 16.(1) An owner of premises in relation to which a...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Notice of compliancePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 17.Where an environmental authority considers that an owner of premises...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. EnforcementPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 18.(1) This paragraph applies where an environmental authority considers that...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 19.(1) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. LiabilityPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 20.(1) An owner of premises is not liable to any...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. PART 4 Powers of entryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Powers of entryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 21.(1) A person who is authorised to do so may...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Authorisation by justice of the peacePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 22.(1) To enter premises under paragraph 21 a person must...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Authorisation by environmental authorityPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 23.(1) To enter premises under paragraph 21 in circumstances other...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Exercise of right of entryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 24.(1) A right of entry under paragraph 21 is exercisable...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. PART 5 SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. CompensationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 25.(1) The Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers may...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Codes of practicePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 26.(1) The Secretary of State must issue a code of...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 27.(1) The Welsh Ministers must issue a code of practice...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 28.(1) A person's failure to comply with a provision of...Previous MatchNext Match

    17. SCHEDULE 9B

      Invasive alien species: defences and licences

      1. Part 1 Interpretation

        1. 1.Interpretation

      2. Part 2 Defences

        1. 2.Companion animals

        2. 3.Commercial stocks

        3. 4.Non-commercial owners: receipt of commercial stocks

      3. Part 3 Licences

        1. 5.Restrictions

        2. 6.Research etc.

        3. 7.Keeping animals until the end of their natural lives

        4. 8.Eradication measures

        5. 9.Management measures

    18. SCHEDULE 10Previous MatchNext Match

      Amendment of the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976Previous MatchNext Match

      1. Part I The AmendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. LicencesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.(1) After subsection (3) of section 1 of the 1976...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Expenses of returning animals and plants to the wildPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.After subsection (8) of section 1 of the 1976 Act...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Powers of entryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.After the subsection inserted by paragraph 2 as subsection (9)...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Power to modify SchedulesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.(1) In paragraph (c) of section 3 of the 1976...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Sale of certain animals or plants or their derivativesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.(1) In subsection (1) of section 4 of the 1976...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Schedule inserted as Schedule 4Previous MatchNext Match

        1. SCHEDULE 4 Animals the Sale etc. of Which is Restricted Previous MatchNext Match

        2. MAMMALS Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 1.The kinds of mammal specified in the first column below—...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. MarsupialsPrevious MatchNext Match

          3. PrimatesPrevious MatchNext Match

          4. EdentatesPrevious MatchNext Match

          5. PangolinsPrevious MatchNext Match

          6. Rabbits and haresPrevious MatchNext Match

          7. RodentsPrevious MatchNext Match

          8. CetaceansPrevious MatchNext Match

          9. CarnivoresPrevious MatchNext Match

          10. SealsPrevious MatchNext Match

          11. ElephantsPrevious MatchNext Match

          12. Sea-cowsPrevious MatchNext Match

          13. Odd-toed ungulatesPrevious MatchNext Match

          14. Even-toed ungulatesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. BIRDS Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 2.The kinds of bird specified in the first column below—...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. RheasPrevious MatchNext Match

          3. TinamousPrevious MatchNext Match

          4. PenguinsPrevious MatchNext Match

          5. GrebesPrevious MatchNext Match

          6. AlbatrossesPrevious MatchNext Match

          7. Pelican-like birdsPrevious MatchNext Match

          8. StorksPrevious MatchNext Match

          9. WaterfowlPrevious MatchNext Match

          10. Diurnal Birds of PreyPrevious MatchNext Match

          11. GamebirdsPrevious MatchNext Match

          12. Cranes and railsPrevious MatchNext Match

          13. Waders and GullsPrevious MatchNext Match

          14. Pigeons and dovesPrevious MatchNext Match

          15. ParrotsPrevious MatchNext Match

          16. HummingbirdsPrevious MatchNext Match

          17. TrogonsPrevious MatchNext Match

          18. OwlsPrevious MatchNext Match

          19. HornbillsPrevious MatchNext Match

          20. WoodpeckersPrevious MatchNext Match

          21. SongbirdsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. REPTILES The kinds of reptile specified in the first column below—...Previous MatchNext Match

        1. REPTILESPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.The kinds of reptile specified in the first column below—...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. CrocodiliansPrevious MatchNext Match

          3. IguanasPrevious MatchNext Match

          4. LizardsPrevious MatchNext Match

          5. SnakesPrevious MatchNext Match

          6. TuataraPrevious MatchNext Match

          7. CheloniansPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. AMPHIBIANS The kinds of amphibian specified in the first column...Previous MatchNext Match

        1. AMPHIBIANSPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. The kinds of amphibian specified in the first column below—...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. FISH The kinds of fish specified in the first column below—...Previous MatchNext Match

        1. FISHPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.The kinds of fish specified in the first column below—...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. MOLLUSCS The kinds of mollusc specified below— Conradilla caelata Dromus dromas...Previous MatchNext Match

        1. MOLLUSCSPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.The kinds of mollusc specified below— Conradilla caelata Dromus dromas...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Part III Previous MatchNext Match

        1. Schedule inserted as Schedule 5Previous MatchNext Match

      8. SCHEDULE 5 Previous MatchNext Match

        1. Plants the sale etc. of which is restricted Previous MatchNext Match

    19. SCHEDULE 10APrevious MatchNext Match

      Delegation of Appellate FunctionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.In this Schedule— “ appointed person ” means a person...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. AppointmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.An appointment under section 28F(8) or 28L(10) must be in...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Powers of appointed personPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, an appointed person...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Holding of local inquiries and other hearings by appointed personsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) If either of the parties to an appeal or...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Revocation of appointments and making of new appointmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) Where under paragraph 2(c) the appointment of the appointed...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Certain acts and omissions of appointed persons to be treated as those of the Secretary of StatePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) Anything done or omitted to be done by an...Previous MatchNext Match

    20. SCHEDULE 11Previous MatchNext Match

      Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Coming into operationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1. Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Publicity for ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2. Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Unopposed ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3. Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Opposed ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4. Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Restriction on power to amend orders or confirm them with modificationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5. Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. Notice of final decision on ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6. Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. Proceedings for questioning validity of ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7. Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8. Procedure in Connection with Certain Orders under Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

    21. SCHEDULE 12Previous MatchNext Match

      Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      1. ConsultationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Publicity for draft ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Unopposed ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Opposed ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Restriction on power to make orders with modificationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Local inquiriesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Notice of making of ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Proceedings for questioning validity of ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

      9. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9. Procedure in Connection With Orders Under Section 36Previous MatchNext Match

    22. SCHEDULE 13Previous MatchNext Match

    23. SCHEDULE 14Previous MatchNext Match

      Applications for Certain Orders Under Part IIIPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Form of applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.An application shall be made in the prescribed form and...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Notice of applicationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the applicant shall serve a...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Determination by authorityPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) As soon as reasonably practicable after receiving a certificate...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Appeal against a decision not to make an orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) Where the authority decide not to make an order,...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) In this Schedule— “ application ” means an application...Previous MatchNext Match

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