19.—(1) In relation to land which is a site of special scientific interest other than a European site, a farmer must not, without reasonable excuse, F1... intentionally or recklessly destroy or damage any of the flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features by reason of which that land is of special scientific interest, or intentionally or recklessly disturb any of those fauna.
(2) A reasonable excuse in sub-paragraph (1) includes a reasonable excuse under section 28P(7) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 M1.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. para. 19(1) omitted (1.1.2007) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross-compliance) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3254), regs. 1, 9
Marginal Citations
M1Section 28P(7) was inserted by the 2000 Act, section 75(1) and Schedule 9, paragraph 1.