Question reference: S5W-30320
- Date lodged: 30 June 2020
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 27 July 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to implement the measures on conservation of seals contained in section 10B of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill.
Answer
As is normal practice, the Scottish Government will specify commencement dates for provisions of The Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 17 June 2020, through a Statutory Instrument after the Act receives Royal Assent.