Part 3Deer
I126Deer management etc.
1
The 1996 Act is amended as follows.
2
In section 1 (SNH's deer functions)—
a
in subsection (1)(a), for “conservation,” substitute “
conservation of deer native to Scotland, the
”
,
b
in subsection (2)—
i
the word “and” immediately after paragraph (b) is repealed,
ii
after paragraph (c) insert—
d
the interests of public safety; and
e
the need to manage the deer population in urban and peri-urban areas.
3
In section 3 (power of SNH to facilitate exercise of functions)—
a
in subsection (1)—
i
the word “and” immediately after paragraph (a) is repealed,
ii
after paragraph (b) insert
; and
c
to assist any person or organisation in reaching agreements with third parties,
b
after subsection (2) insert—
3
A public body or office-holder issued guidance or advice under subsection (1)(a) must have regard to such guidance or advice in exercising any functions to which the guidance relates.
4
In section 4(1) (appointment of panels), the words “, not exceeding nine,” are repealed.
5
In section 18(2) (taking or killing at night), for paragraph (a) substitute—
a
the taking or killing is necessary—
i
to prevent damage to crops, pasture, human or animal foodstuffs, or to woodland; or
ii
in the interests of public safety; and