The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Regulation 31

SCHEDULE 1 New Schedule 4A to the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

Regulation 45

“SCHEDULE 4A Prohibited Methods of Capturing or Killing Wild Animals

1.   The prohibited means of capturing 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.”

Regulation 71

SCHEDULE 2 New Schedule 2A to the Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

Regulation 42(2)

“SCHEDULE 2A Prohibited Methods of Capturing or Killing of Wild Birds

1.   The prohibited means of capturing or killing wild birds are—

(a) snares, limes or hooks;

(b) using blind or mutilated birds as live decoys;

(c) sound recordings;

(d) electrical or electronic devices capable of killing or stunning;

(e) artificial light sources;

(f) mirrors or other dazzling devices;

(g) devices for illuminating targets;

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

(i) explosives;

(j) nets or traps;

(k) poisoned or anaesthetic bait; and

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

Regulation 72

SCHEDULE 3 New Schedule 3A to the Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

Regulation 47(2)

“SCHEDULE 3A Prohibited Methods of Capturing or Killing Wild Animals

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

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

(b) sound recordings;

(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) bows and 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.”