The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Regulation 26

SCHEDULE New Schedule 3A of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994

Regulation 41

“SCHEDULE 3A PROHIBITED METHODS OF TAKING OR KILLING WILD ANIMALS

1.   The prohibited means of taking or killing mammals are—

(a) the use of blind or mutilated animals as live decoys;

(b) tape recorders;

(c) electrical and electronic devices capable of killing or stunning;

(d) artificial light sources;

(e) mirrors and other dazzling devices;

(f) devices for illuminating targets;

(g) sighting devices for night shooting comprising an electronic image magnifier or image converter;

(h) explosives;

(i) nets which are non-selective according to their principle or their conditions of use;

(j) traps which are non-selective according to their principle or their conditions of use;

(k) crossbows;

(l) poisons and poisoned or anaesthetic bait;

(m) gassing or smoking out; and

(n) semi-automatic or automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition.

2.   The prohibited methods of capturing or killing fish are—

(a) poison; and

(b) explosives.

3.   The prohibited modes of transport are—

(a) aircraft; and

(b) moving motor vehicles.”