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Changes and effects yet to be applied to Section 24:
- s. 11(2A) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 1(6)(b)
- s. 12A-12G and cross-heading inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(2)
- s. 16A(ab) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(4)(b)
- s. 16A(1A) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(4)(a)
- s. 16A(5B) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(4)(c)
- s. 21(ga)(gb) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(6)
- s. 26(2)(c) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(7)(a)(ii)
- s. 26(3)(c) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(7)(b)(ii)
- s. 53(3)(c)(ia) inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 2(b)
- s. 53B(4A)(4B) inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 4
- s. 53ZA inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 3
- s. 54B 54C inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 5
- Sch. 13A inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 6
- Sch. 14A inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 7
Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act associated Parts and Chapters:
Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):
- s. 11(2A) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 1(6)(b)
- s. 12A-12G and cross-heading inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(2)
- s. 16A(ab) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(4)(b)
- s. 16A(1A) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(4)(a)
- s. 16A(5B) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(4)(c)
- s. 21(ga)(gb) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(6)
- s. 26(2)(c) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(7)(a)(ii)
- s. 26(3)(c) inserted by 2024 asp 4 s. 7(7)(b)(ii)
- s. 53(3)(c)(ia) inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 2(b)
- s. 53B(4A)(4B) inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 4
- s. 53ZA inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 3
- s. 54B 54C inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 5
- Sch. 13A inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 6
- Sch. 14A inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 7 para. 7
24[F1Functions of GB conservation bodies]E+W
(1)The [F2GB conservation bodies, acting through the Joint Nature Conservation Committee in accordance with Part 2 of the 2006 Act] may at any time and shall five years after [F330th October 1991] and every five years thereafter, review Schedules 5 and 8 and advise the Secretary of State whether, in their opinion,—
(a)any animal should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 5;
(b)any plant should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 8
F4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F5(1A)The 2006 Act means the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.]
(2)Advice may be given under subsection (1) either generally or with respect to particular provisions of this Part, particular areas of Great Britain or particular times of the year; and any advice so given shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons which led [F6to that advice being given.]
[F7(3)The Secretary of State shall lay before each House of Parliament a copy of any advice so given and the statements accompanying it.]
(4)The functions of the [F8GB conservation bodies] shall include power to advise or assist—
(a)any constable;
(b)any proper officer of a local authority; or
[F9(c)any wildlife inspector,]
in, or in connection with, the enforcement of the provisions of this Part or any order or regulations made under it.
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F1S. 24 heading substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(5); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F2Words in s. 24(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(2)(a); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F3Words in s. 24(1) substituted ( 1.4.1991.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132, Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(a); S.I.1991/685, art.3.
F4Words in s. 24(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(2)(b), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F5S. 24(1A) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(3); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F6Words in s. 24(2) substituted ( 1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(b); 1991/685, art.3.
F7S. 24(3) substituted ( 1.4.1991.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(c); S.I. 1991/685, art. 3.
F8Words in s. 24(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(4); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F9S. 24(4)(c) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 81(1), 103(2), Sch. 12 para. 11
24[F10Functions of GB conservation bodies]S
(1)The [F11GB conservation bodies, acting through the Joint Nature Conservation Committee in accordance with Part 2 of the 2006 Act] may at any time and shall five years after [F1230th October 1991] and every five years thereafter, review Schedules 5 and 8 and advise the Secretary of State whether, in their opinion,—
(a)any animal should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 5;
(b)any plant should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 8
F13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F14(1A)The 2006 Act means the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.]
(2)Advice may be given under subsection (1) either generally or with respect to particular provisions of this Part, particular areas of Great Britain or particular times of the year; and any advice so given shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons which led [F15to that advice being given.]
[F16(3)The Secretary of State shall lay before each House of Parliament a copy of any advice so given and the statements accompanying it.]
(4)The functions of the [F17GB conservation bodies] shall include power to advise or assist—
(a)any constable; [F18or]
(b)any proper officer of a local authority; F19...
F20(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
in, or in connection with, the enforcement of the provisions of this Part or any order or regulations made under it.
[F21(4A)The functions of Scottish Natural Heritage include the power to advise or assist—
(a)another relevant body exercising functions under section 14L(2)(a); and
(b)a person authorised to enter premises under section 14M exercising functions under that section.]
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only
Textual Amendments
F10S. 24 heading substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(5); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F11Words in s. 24(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(2)(a); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F12Words in s. 24(1) substituted ( 1.4.1991.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132, Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(a); S.I.1991/685, art.3.
F13Words in s. 24(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(2)(b), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F14S. 24(1A) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(3); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F15Words in s. 24(2) substituted ( 1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(b); 1991/685, art.3.
F16S. 24 (3) substituted ( 1.4.1991.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(6)(c); S.I. 1991/685, art.3.
F17Words in s. 24(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 75(4); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F18Word in s. 24(4) inserted (S.) (2.7.2012) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), ss. 22(6)(a), 43(1) (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2012/175, art. 2(1)(d)
F19Word in s. 24(4) repealed (S.) (2.7.2012) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), ss. 22(6)(b), 43(1) (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2012/175, art. 2(1)(d)
F20S. 24(4)(c) repealed (S.) (2.7.2012) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), ss. 22(6)(c), 43(1) (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2012/175, art. 2(1)(d)
F21S. 24(4A) inserted (S.) (2.7.2012) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), ss. 17(5), 43(1) (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2012/175, art. 2(1)(c)
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