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Deer (Scotland) Act 1959

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32Interpretation of Parts III and IV

For the purposes of Parts III and IV of this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

  • " ammunition " has the same meaning as in section thirty-two of the Firearms Act, 1937 ;

  • " deer " means deer of any species and includes the carcase of any deer or any part thereof;

  • " firearm " has the same meaning as in section thirty-two of the Firearms Act, 1937 ;

  • " land " includes land covered by water, but does not include a dwelling-house or any yard, garden, outhouses and pertinents belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith;

  • " vehicle " includes any conveyance other than a vehicle used for the purposes of a passenger transport service within the meaning of the Transport Act, 1947.

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