Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973
1973 c.54
An Act to establish a Nature Conservancy Council.
[25th July 1973]
Act partly in force at Royal Assent; Act wholly in force at 1.11.1973, see s. 1(7).

1 The Nature Conservancy Council.
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S. 1(1)(2)(4)–(8) repealed (1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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(3) The Science and Technology Act 1965 (in this Act referred to as “the 1965 Act”) shall have effect subject to the amendments set out in Schedule 2 to this Act, being amendments consequential on the establishment of the Council.
1965 c. 4.
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(9) The administrative and supplementary provisions contained in Schedule 3 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the Council.

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S. 2 repealed (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c.43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4

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S. 3 repealed and superseded by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), ss. 38, 73, Sch. 17 Pt. I

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S. 4 repealed (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4

5 Short title, repeals and extent.
(1) This Act may be cited as the Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973.
(2) The enactments specified in Schedule 4 to this Act are hereby repealed to the extent mentioned in column 3 of that Schedule.
The text of s.5(2), Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, Sch. 2 and Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . this Act does not extend to Northern Ireland.
Words repealed by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), s. 73, Sch. 17 Pt. II

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 Amendments of Enactments Consequential on Transfer of Statutory Functions to Council
Section 1.

National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949
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Sch. 1 para. 1 repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
2 (1) For subsection (1) of section 103 of that Act (general provisions as to acquisition of land) there shall be substituted the following subsection—

“(1) Any power conferred by this Act on the Nature Conservancy Council or a local authority to acquire land compulsorily shall be exercisable in any particular case on their being authorised so to do by the Secretary of State.”

The text of s.5(2), Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, Sch. 2 and Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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Sch. 1 para. 2(2) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
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Sch. 1 paras. 3, 5, 7, 12(a)(c) repealed by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), s. 73, Sch. 17 Pt. II
1949 c. 97.

Deer (Scotland) Act 1959
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Sch. 1 para. 4 repealed (18.10.1996) by 1996 c. 44, ss. 13(2), 14(2), Sch. 2
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Sch. 1 para. 5 repealed by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), s. 73, Sch. 17 Pt. II and is expressed to be repealed (E.W.) (25.10.1991) by Deer Act 1991 (c. 54), ss. 17(6), 18(2), Sch.4
1959 c. 30.

Water Resources Act 1963
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Sch. 1 para. 6 repealed (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 1 paras. 3, 5, 7, 12(a)(c) repealed by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), s. 73, Sch. 17 Pt. II
1963 c.38

Tees Valley and Cleveland Water Act 1967
8 In section 3(1) of the Tees Valley and Cleveland Water Act 1967 (interpretation) for the definition of “research council” there shall be substituted the following definition:— “research council” means the Nature Conservancy Council ; ”.
The text of s.5(2), Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, Sch. 2 and Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
1967 c.iv.

Countryside Act 1968
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Sch. 1 para. 9 repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
1968 c.41.

Conservation of Seals Act 1970
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Sch. 1 para. 10 repealed (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1992/2829, art.4
1970 c.30

Chichester Harbour Conservancy Act 1971
11 In section 11(3) of the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Act 1971 (constitution of the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Advisory Council) for paragraph (e) there shall be substituted the following paragraph:—

“(e) one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Nature Conservancy Council ;”

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The text of s.5(2), Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, Sch. 2 and Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
1971 c.ixx.

Badgers Act 1973
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Sch. 1 para. 12 repealed (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
1973 c.57.

Medway Ports Authority Act 1973
13 In section 93 of the Medway Ports Authority Act 1973 (protection of Nature Conservancy) after the words “Nature Conservancy” there shall be added the word “Council”.
The text of s.5(2), Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, Sch. 2 and Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

SCHEDULE 2 Amendments of 1965 Act Consequential on Establishment of Council
Section 1.
1 In section 1(3) of the 1965 Act (which sets out the objects of the Natural Environment Research Council) the words “and the establishment, maintenance and management of nature reserves” shall cease to have effect.
2 For subsection (3) of section 3 of that Act (re-allocation of activities connected with scientific research) there shall be substituted the following subsection:—

“(3) The Natural Environment Research Council shall carry on the former activities of the National Oceanographic Council.”

3 Subsection (4) of the said section 3 shall cease to have effect.
The text of s. 5(2), Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, Sch. 2 and Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991

SCHEDULE 3 Administrative and Supplementary Provisions Relating to Council
Section 1.

Part I . . .

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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4

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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4

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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4

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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4

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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
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Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1-18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
Sch. 3 Pt. I (paras. 1–18) repealed (1.4.1992) (with saving for paragraph 12) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 139, 162(2), Sch. 11 para. 11(1), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829. art.4

Part II . . .

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1957
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Sch. 3 Pt. II (paras. 19, 20) repealed (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
1957 c.20

Superannuation Act 1965
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Sch. 3 Pt. II (paras. 19, 20) repealed (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4
1965 c.74
Sch. 3 Pt. II (paras. 19, 20) repealed (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2)(3), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/2829, art.4

Part III Transitional
21 (1) The Secretary of State may at any time by order made by statutory instrument make such incidental, consequential transitional or supplementary provision as may appear to him to be necessary or proper for the general or any particular purposes of this Act or in consequence of any of the provisions thereof or for giving full effect thereto, and nothing in any other provision of this Act shall be construed as prejudicing the generality of this sub-paragraph.
(2) An order under this paragraph may include provision for the transfer of rights, liabilities and obligations to the Council in connection with the transfer to them of functions discharged by the Natural Environment Research Council before the day appointed by section 1(7) above, and may in particular provide—
(a) for the transfer and management or custody of property, whether real or personal, and in Scotland whether heritable or moveable, held by the Natural Environment Research Council wholly or partly for the purpose of any such function; and
(b) for treating anything duly done by that Council in the exercise of any such function before the said appointed day as having been duly done by the Nature Conservancy Council and treating any instrument made before that day by the Natural Environment Research Council, if or so far as it was made in the exercise of any such function, as continuing in force on and after that day until varied or revoked by the Nature Conservancy Council.
(3) Subject to sub-paragraph (4) below, any agreement, appointment, licence, byelaws, authorisation or other instrument in writing made or granted or treated by virtue of any enactment as having been made or granted by or to or in relation to the Natural Environment Research Council in connection with the discharge of any such function shall, as from the said appointed day, be treated as having been made or granted by, to or in relation to the Nature Conservancy Council.
(4) Sub-paragraph (3) above is without prejudice to any provision made by an order under this paragraph, but has effect subject to any provision to the contrary made by such an order and in particular may be excluded by such an order from applying either wholly or to any specified extent in any particular case.

SCHEDULE 4 REPEALS
Section 5.
Chapter	Short Title	Extent of Repeal
12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 97.	The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949.	Section 25.
1965 c. 4.	The Science and Technology Act 1965.	In section 1(3), the words “and the establishment, maintenance and management of nature reserves”.
		Section 3(4).
		In Schedule 2, the entries relating to the Protection of Bird Act 1954, the Deer (Scotland) Act 1959 and the Deer Act 1963.
The text of s.5(2), Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, Sch. 2 and Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.