Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

[^c19495841]: S. 28P(6A) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 55(3), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19495861]: Words in s. 28P(7) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 55(4), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19495881]: Words in s. 28P(7) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 55(4), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4943731]: Ss. 28-28R substituted for s. 28 (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 75(1), 103(2), Sch. 9 para. 1 (with Sch. 11 paras. 1-17, 20)

[^c19495591]: Words in s. 28Q substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 79; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4943751]: Ss. 28-28R substituted for s. 28 (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 75(1), 103(2), Sch. 9 para. 1 (with Sch. 11 paras. 1-17, 20)

[^c19495601]: Words in s. 28R substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 79; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19462001]: S. 29 repealed (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 75(1), 102, 103(2), Sch. 9 para. 2, Sch. 16 Pt. III and s. 29 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 11); S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c19462371]: S. 30 repealed (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 75(1), 102, 103(2), Sch. 9 para. 2, Sch. 16 Pt. III and s. 30 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4; S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c4944421]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales

[^c19462471]: S. 31 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4; S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c4944371]: S. 31 sidenote substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 75(1), 103(2), Sch. 9 para. 3(3)

[^c4944381]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c4944391]: S. 31(1) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 75(1), 103(2), Sch. 9 para. 3(2)

[^c19495911]: Words in s. 31(1)(b) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 55(5), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4944401]: 1968 c. 19.

[^c19788921]: Words in s. 31(2) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 37; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)

[^c4944411]: Words substituted (E.W.S.) by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G

[^c19495611]: Words in s. 31 substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 79; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4944541]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales

[^c19462481]: S. 32 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4; S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c4944481]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c4944491]: Words substituted by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 20(2)(a)

[^c4944501]: Words in s. 32(1) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 75(1), 103(2), Sch. 9 para. 4

[^c4944521]: Words substituted by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 20(2)(b)

[^c19495621]: Words in s.32 substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 79; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4944531]: S. 32(3) substituted by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 20(3)

[^c19462491]: S. 33 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4; S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c19495981]: Words in s. 33(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 82; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4945161]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c19462501]: S. 34 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4; S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c4945011]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c19496191]: S. 34(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 83(2); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4945041]: S. 34(2): functions of local authority not to be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.) (16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c19496201]: Words in s. 34(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107), {Sch. 11 para. 83(3)}; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4945071]: Words in s. 34(5) substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 54(1)

[^c19496221]: S. 34(6): definition of “the agency” repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 83(5)(a), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4945131]: Definition in s. 34(6) substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 2, 7, Sch. 3 para. 7(2)

[^c4945141]: Words in s. 34(1)(3)(6) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 65(3) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^c19496231]: S. 34(6): para. (b) definition of “the relevant authority” repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 83(5)(b), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19493331]: S. 27A and preceding heading repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 77, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 and new s. 27AA and preceding heading inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 78; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19493281]: S. 27AA and preceding heading inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 78; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19493441]: S. 27AA and preceding heading inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 78; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c20666261]: S. 28CA inserted (E.W.) (12.1.2010 for E., 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 148, 324(2)(b)(ii), Sch. 13 para. 7; S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^c20666301]: S. 28CB inserted (E.W.) (12.11.2009 for specified purposes, 12.1.2010 for specified purposes, 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(1)(c)(d)(2)(b)(ii), Sch. 13 para. 8; S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^c19495891]: S. 28S inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 58(1), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19762821]: The insertion of the new cross-heading "Nature reserves, marine nature reserves and Ramsar sites" in Part II on 1.10.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19766751]: Words in s. 35 substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 85; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c20685391]: S. 35(1A)-(1D) inserted (E.W.) (12.1.2010 for E., 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 148, 324(2)(b)(ii), Sch. 13 para. 10 (with Sch. 13 para. 10(2)); S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^c20668001]: S. 37 repealed (E.W.) (12.1.2010 so far as not relating to MCZs in W., 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 146, 321, 324(2)(b)(i)(4), Sch. 11 para. 2(2)(a), Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with s. 145, Sch. 12); S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)(c); and s. 37 repealed (S.) (1.7.2010) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 167, 168(1), Sch. 4 para. 5(b) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2010/230, art. 2(h)

[^c19763001]: The insertion of the new cross-heading "Nature reserves, marine nature reserves and Ramsar sites" in Part II on 1.10.2006 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19762971]: S. 37A inserted (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 77, 103(2)

[^c19766961]: Words in s. 37A(1)(a)(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 36; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19762981]: 1991 c. 56.

[^c19762991]: 1991 c. 59.

[^c19763021]: S. 38 repealed (1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c.43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/685, art. 3

[^c20668011]: Words in cross-heading preceding s. 34A omitted (E.W.) (12.1.2010 so far as not relating to MCZs in W., 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 146(1), 324(2)(b)(i), Sch. 11 para. 2(3) (with s. 145); S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b); and those same words repealed (S.) (1.7.2010) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 167, 168(1), Sch. 4 para. 5(a) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2010/230, art. 2(h)

[^c20667921]: S. 35A inserted (E.W.) (12.11.2009 for certain purposes, 12.1.2010 for E., 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 148, 324(1)(c)(2)(b)(ii), Sch. 13 para. 11; S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^c4945751]: S. 39 modified (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 69(2)(a), 125(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7) S. 39 modified (20.9.2006) by The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2541), art. 3(1), Sch. para. 5

[^c4945761]: Words in s. 39(1) repealed (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 96(a), 102, 103(2), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 2001/114, art. 2(2)(m); S.I. 2001/1410, art. 2(q)

[^c4945771]: 1967 c. 10.

[^c4945781]: S. 39(5)(a) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

[^c4945791]: S. 39(5)(aa) inserted by Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1), ss. 2(5), 23(2), 27(2), Sch. 3 para. 31(2)

[^c4945801]: S. 39(5)(b) repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102, Sch. 17

[^c4945811]: S. 39(5)(d)-(f) inserted (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001for W.) by 2000 c. 37, s. 96(b); S.I. 2001/114, art. 2(2)(f); S.I. 2001/1410, art. 2(h)

[^c19487951]: S. 39(5)(d) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 87, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4946061]: S. 41 modified (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 69(2)(a), 125(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7

[^c19462571]: S. 41 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4; S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c4946071]: S. 41(1) repealed by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 24(5), Sch. 4

[^c4946081]: 1911 c. 49.

[^c4946091]: S. 41(2)(a)–(c) substituted for words by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 24(4), Sch. 3 para. 4

[^c4946101]: Words substituted by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 20(4)(a)

[^c4946111]: Words in s. 41(3) inserted (S.) (8.9.2000) by 2000 asp 10, s. 36, Sch. 5 para. 8(2) (with s. 32); S.S.I. 2000/312, art. 2

[^c4946121]: Words substituted by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 20(4)(b)

[^c19487961]: Words in s. 41(3) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 88(2), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4946131]: Definition substituted by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 20(5)

[^c19487981]: S. 41(5): definitions of “management agreement” and “the relevant authority” substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 88(3); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4946161]: S. 41(5A) inserted (E.W.) by Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1), ss. 2(5), 23(2), 27(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 31(3)

[^c4946171]: Words in s. 41(5A) inserted (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 22(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2

[^c19487971]: S. 41(6) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 88(4), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19488131]: Words in s. 42(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 63(2)(a), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19488151]: Words in s. 42(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 63(2)(b), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c5137241]: S. 42(2) applied by The Peak District National Park Authority Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/80), art. 2

[^c4946301]: S. 42(2) applied by S.I. 1991/1616, art. 2

[^c19488171]: Words in s. 42(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 63(3), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4946311]: Words in s. 42 substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 22(3) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7); S.I. 1995/2950, art. 3(1)(2)

[^c19488191]: Words in s. 42(6) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 63(4), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19488211]: S. 42(8) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 63(5), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4946621]: S. 43 modified (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 69(3), 125(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7)

[^c4946631]: Words substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 2, 7, Sch. 3 para. 7(4)

[^c4946641]: Words substituted by Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 (c. 31, SIF 4:5), s. 3(2)(a)

[^c4946651]: Words substituted by Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 (c. 31, SIF 4:5), s. 3(2)(b)

[^c4946661]: Words substituted by Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 (c. 31, SIF 4:5), s. 3(3)

[^c4946671]: S. 43(1A)–(1C) inserted by Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 (c. 31, SIF 4:5), s. 3(4)

[^c4946681]: Words substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 2, 7, Sch. 3 para. 7(4)

[^c4946691]: Words in s. 43(1A) repealed (1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2), Sch. 16 Pt. VI; S.I. 1991/685, art. 3

[^c19488231]: Words in s. 43(1B) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 90(2)(a); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19488251]: Words in s. 43(1B) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 90(2)(b); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19488271]: Words in s. 43(1C) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 90(3); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4946761]: S. 43(3) added by Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 (c. 31, SIF 4:5), s. 3(5)

[^c4946911]: S. 44(1) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

[^c4946921]: S. 44(1A) inserted (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 69(4), 125(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7)

[^c4946931]: Words in s. 44(1A) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

[^c4946941]: Words in s. 44(2)(3) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 22(4)(a)(b) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7); S.I. 1995/2950, art. 3(1)

[^c4946961]: S. 44(4) added by Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1), ss. 2(5), 23(2), 27(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 31(4)

[^c4946971]: Words in s. 44(4) substituted (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 22(4)(c) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 3

[^c4947021]: S. 45(1) renumbered from s. 45 (1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 130, Sch. 8 para. 6(4); S.I. 1991/685, art.3.

[^c19488311]: Words in s. 45(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 91(2)(a); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19488291]: Words in s. 45(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 91(2)(b), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19488301]: S. 45(2) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 91(3), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947121]: S. 46 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

[^c19896771]: S. 41A inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 89; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19488411]: S. 47 heading substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 92(4); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947211]: S. 48 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I

[^c4947281]: Words inserted (1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 130, Sch. 8 para. 6(6); S.I. 1991/685, art.3.

[^c19469901]: Words in s. 49(1)(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 93; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947411]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c19462581]: S. 50 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4; S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c4947361]: S. 50 modified (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 69(2)(a), 125(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7)

[^c4947371]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c19469941]: Words in s. 50(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 94(2); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947381]: Words in s. 50(1)(a) substituted for words and s. 50(1)(a)(i)(ii) (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 79, 103(2)

[^c19469981]: Words in s. 50(3) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 94(3), Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947391]: Definition substituted by Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49, SIF 2:1), s. 20(6)

[^c19469961]: S. 50(4): definitions inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 94(4); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947591]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c19462611]: S. 51 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), ss. 57, 59, Sch. 7 para. 4 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 5 Pt. 2); S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^c4947471]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c4947481]: S. 51 amended (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 76(1), 103(2), Sch. 11 para. 21

[^c4947491]: S. 51(1)(a)-(m) substituted for s. 51(1)(a)-(d) (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 80(2), 103(2)

[^c19470001]: Words in s. 51(1)(c)(h) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 95(2); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19470091]: S. 51(1)(ka) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 58(2), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947501]: S. 51(1A)(1B) inserted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 80(3), 103(2)

[^c19470131]: Words in s. 51(2) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 58(3), 107; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19470031]: Words in s. 51(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 95(3); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947521]: Words in s. 51(2)(a)(b)(c) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 80(4)(a)(b)(c)

[^c19470161]: Words in s. 51(2)(c) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 63(6), 105(2), 107, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947541]: Words in s. 51(2)(c) substituted (1.4.1996) by virtue of 1995 c. 25, s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 22(5) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7); S.I. 1995/2950, art. 3(1)(2)

[^c19470051]: S. 51(2A) inserted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 95(4); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947551]: S. 51(3)(b) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 80(5), 103(2)

[^c4947561]: S. 51(3A)(3B) inserted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 80(6), 103(2)

[^c4947571]: Words substituted (E.W.S.) by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G

[^c4947581]: S. 51(5) inserted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 80(7), 103(2)

[^c19496571]: S. 52(1): definition of “the Nature Conservancy Councils” repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 96, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c19496581]: Words in s. 52(1) repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1)(2), 107, Sch. 11 para. 96, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2

[^c4947911]: S. 52(1): definitions of "notice", "notification" and "site of special scientific interest" inserted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 75(1), 103(2), Sch. 9 para. 5(2)

[^c4947921]: S. 52(2) excluded (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 69(2)(b), 125(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7)

[^c4947931]: Words and s. 52(2)(a)(b) substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 2, 7, Sch. 3 para. 7(5)

[^c4947941]: Words in s. 52(2) inserted (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 22(6) (with ss. 7(6), 115, Sch. 8 para. 7); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 3