PART 3PROTECTION OF SPECIES

Protection of wild animals

Prohibition of certain methods of capturing or killing wild animals47

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This regulation applies in relation to the capturing or killing of a wild animal—

a

of any of the species listed in Schedule 3; or

b

of a European protected species, where the capture or killing is otherwise permitted in accordance with these Regulations.

2

Subject to regulation 55, a person is guilty of an offence if that person uses for the purpose of capturing or killing any such wild animal—

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any means listed in paragraph 1 or 2 of Schedule 3A;

b

any form of capturing or killing from any mode of transport listed in paragraph 3 of Schedule 3A;

c

any form of capturing or killing from a ship whilst it is being propelled by a motor; or

d

any form of capturing or killing from an aircraft.

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