78Functions of deer panels
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In section 4 of the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 (appointment of panels), after subsection (6) insert—
“(7)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision conferring further functions on panels.
(8)Functions conferred under subsection (7) may include—
(a)encouraging and facilitating the engagement of the local community in deer management in the locality of a panel,
(b)looking into issues relating to deer management in the locality of a panel and communicating those issues to the local community,
(c)communicating the views of the local community to those engaged in deer management in the locality of a panel.
(9)Regulations under subsection (7) may modify any enactment (including this Act).”.