Deer Act 1991

16 Interpretation.E+W

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

  • ammunition” and “firearm” have the same meaning as in the M1Firearms Act 1968;

  • deer” means deer of any species and includes the carcase of any deer or any part thereof;

  • [F1species” includes any hybrid of different species of deer]

  • vehicle” includes an aircraft, hovercraft or boat; and

  • venison” includes imported venison and means—

(a)any carcase of a deer, or

(b)any edible part of the carcase of a deer,

which has not been cooked or canned.

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