(1)Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient to provide special protection for any kind of game, he may by order prohibit the killing or taking, or the sale or purchase [F2or possession], of game of any kind prescribed by the order, during such period not exceeding one year as shall be so prescribed.
(2)Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient for the purpose of preventing disease, he may by order prohibit the importation into Northern Ireland of game-birds of any kind, during such period not exceeding one year as shall be prescribed by the order.]
F2Words in s. 7C(1) inserted (17.8.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 15), ss. 37(3), 40(1); S.R. 2011/285, art. 2, Sch.