1991 No. 2638 (S.206)
The Conservation of Seals (Common Seals) (Shetland Islands Area) Order 1991
Made
Laid before Parliament
Coming into force
Whereas having consulted with the Natural Environment Research Council under section 3(1) of the Conservation of Seals Act 19701 it appears to the Secretary of State necessary for the proper conservation of seals to make this Order;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 3(1) and 14(2) of the said Act of 1970 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Secretary of State hereby makes the following Order:
1
This Order may be cited as the Conservation of Seals (Common Seals) (Shetland Islands Area) Order 1991 and shall come into force on 19th December 1991.
2
Any person is hereby prohibited from killing, injuring or taking of seals of the species known as Phoca vitulina (common seals), in the Shetland Islands Area and within the seaward limits of the territorial waters adjacent thereto.
3
The Conservation of Seals (Common seals) (Shetland Islands Area) Order 19902 is hereby revoked.
(This note is not part of the Order)