Part I

Wildlife

Supplemental

Functions of GB conservation bodies
24
1
The GB conservation bodies, acting through the Joint Nature Conservation Committee in accordance with Part 2 of the 2006 Act may at any time and shall five years after 30th October 1991 and every five years thereafter, review Schedules 5 and 8 and advise the Secretary of State whether, in their opinion,—
a
any animal should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 5;
b
any plant should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 8
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1A
The 2006 Act means the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.
2
Advice may be given under subsection (1) either generally or with respect to particular provisions of this Part, particular areas of Great Britain or particular times of the year; and any advice so given shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons which led to that advice being given.
3
The Secretary of State shall lay before each House of Parliament a copy of any advice so given and the statements accompanying it.
4
The functions of the GB conservation bodies shall include power to advise or assist—
a
any constable;
b
any proper officer of a local authority; or
c
any wildlife inspector,
in, or in connection with, the enforcement of the provisions of this Part or any order or regulations made under it.

Functions of GB conservation bodies
24
1
The GB conservation bodies, acting through the Joint Nature Conservation Committee in accordance with Part 2 of the 2006 Act may at any time and shall five years after 30th October 1991 and every five years thereafter, review Schedules 5 and 8 and advise the Secretary of State whether, in their opinion,—
a
any animal should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 5;
b
any plant should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1A
The 2006 Act means the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.
2
Advice may be given under subsection (1) either generally or with respect to particular provisions of this Part, particular areas of Great Britain or particular times of the year; and any advice so given shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons which led to that advice being given.
3
The Secretary of State shall lay before each House of Parliament a copy of any advice so given and the statements accompanying it.
4
The functions of the GB conservation bodies shall include power to advise or assist—
a
any constable; or
b
any proper officer of a local authority; ...
c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
in, or in connection with, the enforcement of the provisions of this Part or any order or regulations made under it.
4A
The functions of Scottish Natural Heritage include the power to advise or assist—
a
another relevant body exercising functions under section 14L(2)(a); and
b
a person authorised to enter premises under section 14M exercising functions under that section.
S. 24 heading substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(5); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
Words in s. 24(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(2)(a); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
Words in s. 24(1) substituted ( 1.4.1991.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132, Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(a); S.I.1991/685, art.3.
Words in s. 24(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(2)(b), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
S. 24(1A) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(3); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
Words in s. 24(2) substituted ( 1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(b); 1991/685, art.3.
S. 24(3) substituted ( 1.4.1991.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(c); S.I. 1991/685, art. 3.
Words in s. 24(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(4); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
S. 24(4)(c) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 81(1), 103(2), Sch. 12 para. 11
S. 24 heading substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(5); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only
Words in s. 24(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(2)(a); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
Words in s. 24(1) substituted ( 1.4.1991.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132, Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(a); S.I.1991/685, art.3.
Words in s. 24(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(2)(b), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
S. 24(1A) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(3); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
Words in s. 24(2) substituted ( 1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(b); 1991/685, art.3.
S. 24 (3) substituted ( 1.4.1991.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(c); S.I. 1991/685, art.3.
Words in s. 24(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(4); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
S. 24(4A) inserted (S.) (2.7.2012) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), ss. 17(5), 43(1) (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2012/175, art. 2(1)(c)
Word in s. 24(4) inserted (S.) (2.7.2012) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), ss. 22(6)(a), 43(1) (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2012/175, art. 2(1)(d)
Word in s. 24(4) repealed (S.) (2.7.2012) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), ss. 22(6)(b), 43(1) (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2012/175, art. 2(1)(d)
S. 24(4)(c) repealed (S.) (2.7.2012) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), ss. 22(6)(c), 43(1) (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2012/175, art. 2(1)(d)