Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill

Notice of Amendments Tabled on
25 January 2011 for Further Consideration Stage

Clause 36 , Page 20, Line 38

At beginning insert -

‘Subject to section 36A,’

Mr Francie Molloy

New Clause

After clause 36 insert -

‘Licensing of hare coursing events

36A. -(1) Section 36 does not apply to a hare coursing event arranged under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Department.

(2) A licence under subsection (1) -

(a) may be granted only to a particular person; and

(b) shall be subject to compliance with a code of practice published by the Department.

(3) The Department shall not licence any more than two events in any calendar year.

(4) The Department may charge for the licence such reasonable sum (if any) as it may determine.

(5) The Department shall publish a code of practice in connection with hare coursing events.

(6) The code of practice under subsection (5) shall include -

(a) a requirement that every hare coursing event be attended by a licensed veterinary surgeon; and

(b) requirements as to standards to be observed in the practice of hare husbandry.

(7) Applications for a licence must include such information as the Department may require.’

Mr Francie Molloy