PART 3 PROTECTION OF SPECIES

Protection of wild animals

47 Prohibition of certain methods of capturing or killing wild animals
1 This regulation applies in relation to the capturing or killing of a wild animal—
(a) of any of the species listed in Schedule 3; or
(b) of a European protected species, where the capture or killing is otherwise permitted in accordance with these Regulations.
2 Subject to regulation 55, a person is guilty of an offence if that person uses for the purpose of capturing or killing any such wild animal—
(a) any means listed in paragraph 1 or 2 of Schedule 3A;
Reg. 47(2)(a)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/579), regs. 1, 61(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(b) any form of capturing or killing from any mode of transport listed in paragraph 3 of Schedule 3A;
(c) any form of capturing or killing from a ship whilst it is being propelled by a motor; or
(d) any form of capturing or killing from an aircraft.
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Reg. 47(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/579), regs. 1, 61(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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Reg. 47(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/579), regs. 1, 61(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)