Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 2170 of 1999)

Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 The Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (England) Regulations 1999 © Crown Copyright 1999 The legislation contained on this web site is subject to Crown Copyright protection. It may be reproduced free of charge provided that it is reproduced accurately and that the source and copyright status of the material is made evident to users. It should be noted that the right to reproduce the text of Statutory Instruments does not extend to the Royal Arms and the Queen's Printer imprints. The text of this Internet version of the Statutory Instruments has been prepared to reflect the text as it was Made. The authoritative version is the Queen's Printer copy published by The Stationery Office Limited as the The Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (England) Regulations 1999 , ISBN 0 11 085056 4. 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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1999 No. 2170 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENGLAND The Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (England) Regulations 1999 Made 29th July 1999 Laid before Parliament 3rd August 1999 Coming into force 1st September 1999 The Secretary of State having consulted the committee established[1] under section 140(5) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990[2]; having published a notice in the London Gazette as required by section 140(6)(b) of that Act; having considered the representations made to him in accordance with that notice; considering it appropriate to make these Regulations for the purpose of preventing http://www.hmso.gov.uk/bookstore.htm?AF=A10075&FO=38383&ACTION=AddItem&ProductID=0110850564 http://www.hmso.gov.uk/bookstore.htm?AF=A10075&FO=38383&ACTION=AddItem&ProductID=0110850564 http://www.tso.co.uk/contacts/site.asp?FO=30883 http://www.tso.co.uk/contacts/site.asp?FO=30883 http://www.tso.co.uk/contacts/site.asp?FO=30883 http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19992170.htm#note1 http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19992170.htm#note2 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] the substance or articles specified in them from causing pollution of the environment and harm to the health of animals; in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 140[3] of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations: Citation, commencement and extent 1. - (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (England) Regulations 1999 and shall come into force on 1st September 1999. (2) These Regulations shall extend to England only. Interpretation 2. In these Regulations "authorised person" means a person authorised under regulation 4(1) below; "lead shot" means any shot made of (a) lead, or (b) any alloy or compound of lead where lead comprises more than 1% of that alloy or compound; "premises" includes any land, vehicle or vessel, but does not include premises used for residential purposes; "shot gun" means a smooth-bore gun but does not include any shot gun chambered for 9 millimetre or smaller rim-fire cartridges; "site of special scientific interest" means an area of land notified under section 28(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981[4]; "wild bird" means any bird of a kind which is ordinarily resident in or is a visitor to England in a wild state. Prohibition on use of cartridges containing lead shot 3. No person shall use lead shot for the purpose of shooting with a shot gun (a) on or over any area below high-water mark of ordinary spring tides; (b) on or over any site of special scientific interest included in Schedule 1 to these Regulations; or (c) any wild bird included in Schedule 2 to these Regulations. Powers of entry to determine whether the Regulations are being, or have been, complied with 4. - (1) A person who appears suitable to the Secretary of State may be authorised in writing by the Secretary of State to exercise, in accordance with the terms of the authorisation, any of the powers specified in paragraph (2) below for the purpose of determining whether any provision of these Regulations is being, or has been, complied with. (2) The powers which an authorised person may be authorised to exercise under http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19992170.htm#note3 http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19992170.htm#note4 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] paragraph (1) above are (a) to enter at any reasonable time any premises which he has reason to believe it is necessary for him to enter; (b) on entering any premises by virtue of sub-paragraph (a) above to take with him (i) any other authorised person; (ii) if the authorised person has reasonable cause to apprehend any serious obstruction in the execution of his duty, a constable; and (iii) any equipment (other than heavy equipment) or materials required for any purpose for which the power of entry is being exercised; (c) to make such examination and investigation as may in any circumstances be necessary; (d) to take any dead or injured wild bird or to take samples, or cause samples to be taken, of any articles or substances found in or on any premises which he has power to enter and to cause any such bird or sample to by analysed or tested; (e) in the case of any such bird or sample as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (d) above, to take possession of it and to retain it for so long as is necessary for all or any of the following purposes, namely (i) to examine it, or cause it to be examined, and to do, or cause to be done, to it anything which he has power to do under that sub-paragraph; (ii) to ensure that it is not tampered with before examination of it is completed; (iii) to ensure that it is available for use as evidence in any proceedings for an offence. (3) Where an authorised person proposes to enter any premises and (a) entry has been refused and he apprehends on reasonable grounds that the use of force may be necessary to effect entry, or (b) he apprehends on reasonable grounds that entry is likely to be refused and that the use of force may be necessary to effect entry, any entry on to those premises by virtue of this regulation shall only be effected under the authority of a warrant by virtue of paragraph (4) below. (4) If it is shown to the satisfaction of a justice of the peace on sworn information in writing (a) that there are reasonable grounds for the exercise in relation to any premises Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] of a power under this regulation (including a power exercisable by virtue of a warrant under this paragraph), and (b) that one or more of the conditions specified in paragraph (5) below is fulfilled, the justice may by warrant authorise the Secretary of State to designate a person who shall be authorised to exercise the power in relation to those premises, in accordance with the warrant and, if need be, by force. (5) The conditions mentioned in sub-paragraph (4)(b) above are (a) that the exercise of the power in relation to the premises has been refused; (b) that such a refusal is reasonably apprehended; (c) that the premises are unoccupied; (d) that the occupier is temporarily absent from the premises and the case is one of urgency; or (e) that an application for admission to the premises would defeat the object of the proposed entry. (6) Every warrant under paragraph (4) above shall continue in force until the purposes for which the warrant was issued have been fulfilled. (7) An authorised person, including a person designated under paragraph (4) above, shall (if so requested) produce evidence of his authority or designation. (8) An authorised person, including a person designated under paragraph (4) above, who, in exercise of any power conferred by this regulation enters on any premises which are unoccupied or whose occupier is temporarily absent, shall leave the premises as effectually secured against trespassers as he found them. (9) An authorised person, including a person designated under paragraph (4) above, shall not be liable in any civil or criminal proceedings for anything done in the purported exercise of any power conferred by this regulation if the court is satisfied that the act was done in good faith and that there were reasonable grounds for doing it. Offences 5. - (1) Any person who contravenes regulation 3 above or causes or permits another person to contravene that regulation shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale. (2) Any person who intentionally obstructs a person acting in the exercise of any power under regulation 4 above shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State Michael Meacher Minister of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] 29th July 1999 SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 3(b) SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST Site of special scientific interest Date of notification under section 28(1)(c) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Location (Ordnance Survey Grid reference. See note below) Abberton Reservoir 1/11/1988 TL977182 Ainsdale Sand Dunes 1/3/1984 SD287102 Alde-Ore Estuary 1/8/1985 TM442492 Alderfen Broad 1/9/1984 TG354194 Altcar Sand Dunes And Foreshore 1/8/1983 SD283032 Altcar Sand Dunes And Foreshore 1/8/1983 SD283032 Amberley Wild Brooks 19/6/1985 TQ034142 Ant Broads And Marshes 1/5/1989 TG364212 Aqualate Mere 12/1/1987 SJ773204 Arne 30/7/1986 SY963873 Attenborough Gravel Pits 1/11/1982 SK523343 Avon Valley 9/8/1985 SP066476 Avon Valley (Bickton To Christchurch) 15/10/1993 SZ144979 Bagmere 3/12/1998 SJ795644 Barn Elms Reservoir 2/2/1975 TQ228770 Barnby Broad & Marshes 16/5/1990 TM473908 Bassenthwaite Lake 29/3/1994 NY220283 Baston Fen 1/7/1984 TF131169 Belvide Reservoir 4/3/1987 SJ864102 Benfleet And Southend Marshes 1/5/1987 TQ860846 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Berrington Pool 15/11/1983 SO509629 Berrington Pool 25/1/1984 SJ524072 Berry Fen 1/3/1984 TL378745 Betley Mere 15/9/1986 SJ745482 Black Firs & Cranberry Bog 15/9/1986 SJ749503 Black Hill Heath 15/12/1989 SY836941 Blackwater Estuary 12/1/1993 TL978100 Blagdon Lake 17/12/1984 ST513597 Blenheim Park 25/7/1986 SP437161 Blithfield Reservoir 2/7/1987 SK054243 Blue Pool And Norden Heaths 1/3/1985 SY937831 Bomere, Shomere And Betton Pools 26/10/1983 SJ502080 Bourne Valley 14/3/1995 SZ067927 Bracklesham Bay 21/2/1986 SZ827947 Breighton Meadows 1/4/1986 SE704328 Brenscombe Heath 7/11/1985 SY984831 Brent Reservoir 9/8/1985 TQ219874 Breydon Water 1/6/1987 TG488070 Bridgwater Bay 27/4/1989 ST278483 Broad Fen, Dilham 1/12/1983 TG343253 Brown Moss 12/7/1984 SJ561393 Brownheath Moss 22/4/1987 SJ460301 Buddon Wood And Swithland Reservoir 1/9/1984 SK559145 Bure Broads And Marshes 1/2/1991 TG350155 Burgh Common And Muckfleet Marshes 1/10/1986 TG442126 Butterburn Flow 11/11/1984 NY670762 Calthorpe Broad 1/12/1984 TG411259 Canford Heath 12/6/1985 SZ028958 Cantley Marshes 9/1/1997 TG370037 Catcott Edington And Chilton Moors 24/1/1986 ST395416 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Chartley Moss 16/1/1987 SK025282 Cheddar Reservoir 26/4/1983 ST441538 Chesil & The Fleet 22/8/1986 SY597818 Chew Valley Lake 31/1/1985 ST565596 Chichester Harbour 30/7/1985 SU755002 Chingford Reservoirs 9/9/1986 TQ371954 Chippenham Fen And Snailwell Poor's Fen 1/4/1988 TL648694 Christchurch Harbour 8/10/1986 SZ173914 Clarepool Moss 12/7/1983 SJ433342 Cole Mere 14/11/1984 SJ434332 Colne Estuary 10/3/1989 TM096121 Combe Pool 29/10/1986 SP392794 Cop Mere 17/12/1986 SJ801298 Corfe & Barrow Hills 10/3/1986 SZ002971 Cowpen Marsh 1/1/1989 NZ504251 Cranborne Common 23/8/1985 SU098114 Crostwick Marsh 1/12/1985 TG262164 Crouch And Roach Estuaries 11/4/1996 TQ847966 Curry And Hay Moors 5/3/1992 ST319271 Damgate Marshes, Acle 23/2/1993 TG413096 Dawlish Warren 9/1/1984 SX985794 Deben Estuary 18/2/1991 TM293438 Decoy Carr, Acle 1/6/1985 TG404089 Dee Estuary 9/12/1983 SJ216805 Deeping Gravel Pits 1/3/1986 TF178081 Dengie 1/3/1986 TM044031 Dersingham Bog 1/4/1986 TF672286 Derwent Ings 1/1/1983 SE704436 Drigg Coast 2/5/1986 SD074934 Ducan's Marsh, Claxton 1/10/1986 TG339026 Duddon Estuary 27/2/1991 SD143756 Dungeness 31/3/1992 TR065181 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Ebblake Bog 30/8/1985 SU105070 Eccup Reservoir 18/3/1987 SE300417 Eling And Bury Marshes 26/6/1986 SU374120 Esthwaite Water 27/2/1987 SD361962 Exe Estuary 7/10/1986 SX981842 Eye Brook Reservoir 1/7/1983 SP854955 Fairburn And Newton Ings 23/11/1984 SE455277 Fenemere 18/12/1984 SJ445228 Fenn's, Whixall And Bettisfield Mosses (England) 2/12/1983 SJ487364 Ferndown Common 21/9/1984 SZ067998 Flaxmere Moss 25/10/1984 SJ556723 Formby Sand Dunes And Foreshore 1/7/1984 SD268075 Foulness 14/10/1993 TQ998877 Foxcote Reservoir And Wood 23/3/1984 SP710366 Geldeston Meadows 1/8/1988 TM396916 Gibraltar Point 1/7/1988 TF565595 Gilkicker Lagoon 18/12/1984 SZ608977 Grafham Water 1/4/1986 TL140681 Gunton Park Lake 1/10/1986 TG220344 Hall Farm Fen, Hemsby 1/6/1986 TG480169 Halvergate Marshes 21/12/1996 TG448051 Ham Common 11/11/1987 SY982910 Hamford Water 1/7/1987 TM228254 Hanningfield Reservoir 1/5/1985 TQ733983 Hardley Flood 23/11/1990 TM380996 Hartland Moor 2/5/1986 SY953853 Hatch Mere 11/10/1984 SJ551721 Hay-A-Park 15/6/1995 SE362580 Hayle Estuary And Carrack Gladden 1/8/1983 SW542385 Hencott Pool 4/3/1985 SJ490160 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Higham Ferrers Gravel Pits 1/7/1984 SP946688 Hilton Gravel Pits 20/10/1986 SK249314 Holburn Lake And Moss 1/9/1983 NU050364 Holt And West Moors Heaths 10/7/1988 SU060038 Holton Heath 14/11/1986 SY950912 Hornsea Mere 1/12/1983 TA188468 Horton Common 24/2/1984 SU075071 Humber Flats And Marshes: Barton And Barrow Clay Pits 1/7/1985 TA043235 Humber Flats And Marshes: Pyewipe And Cleethorpes Coast 1/3/1988 TA323076 Humber Flats And Marshes: Spurn Head To Saltend Flats 1/3/1985 TA344174 Humber Flats And Marshes: The Grues 1/6/1988 TA125256 Humber Flats And Marshes: Upper Humber 1/8/1987 SE955235 Hurn Common 17/12/1986 SU122000 Hurst Castle And Lymington River Estuary 5/9/1986 SZ334937 Hythe To Calshot Marshes 6/7/1984 SU454055 Inner Marsh Farm 11/2/1998 SJ307735 Inner Thames Marshes 28/10/1986 TQ531801 Kielder Mires 15/12/1995 NY603810 Kings Quay Shore 24/2/1987 SZ540940 Kings Sedgemoor 2/8/1985 ST402328 Lackford Lakes 19/8/1997 TL806707 Langstone Harbour 22/2/1985 SU691039 Langtoft Gravel Pits 1/3/1987 TF113108 Lee-On-The Solent To Itchen Estuary 27/8/1992 SU470085 Leighton Moss 29/2/1984 SD485753 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Limpenhoe Meadows 1/8/1985 TG398031 Lincegrove And Hackett's Marshes 26/10/1984 SU487088 Lindisfarne 10/3/1989 NU105422 Lions Hill 3/5/1985 SU104037 Little Paxton Wood 1/6/1989 TL169635 Lower Test Valley 2/12/1986 SU365145 Ludham - Potter Heigham Marshes 7/3/1990 TG404177 Lune Estuary 19/1/1990 SD390533 Lymington River 25/7/1997 SU290041 Lymington River Reedbeds 26/10/1984 SZ322969 Malham-Arncliffe 28/3/1988 SD902682 Martin Mere, Burscough 17/12/1984 SD419145 Marton Pool. Chirbury 26/10/1983 SJ295027 Matchams 26/4/1988 SU123005 Medina Estuary 18/7/1985 SZ508921 Medway Estuary And Marshes 24/12/1991 TQ853709 Melbourne And Thornton Ings 1/8/1985 SE736453 Mersey Estuary 15/8/1985 SJ434793 Mickletown Ings 9/11/1984 SE403275 Mid Colne Valley 1/8/1985 TQ044894 Minsmere Walberswick Heaths And Marshes 1/5/1989 TM477734 Moorlinch 1/3/1985 ST388359 Morden Bog And Hyde Heath 19/2/1996 SY915911 Morecambe Bay 28/3/1990 SD383701 Morton Pool And Pasture 12/7/1984 SJ301239 Mucking Flats And Marshes 18/9/1991 TQ706811 Nene Washes (Whittlesey) 1/11/1983 TL302995 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Newton Marsh 26/11/1986 SD450291 Newton Mask 1/5/1986 SE706496 Newtown Harbour 23/2/1995 SZ417910 Norden 29/9/1986 SY950831 North Lincolnshire Coast 23/3/1995 TA424009 North Norfolk Coast 1/2/1986 TF744446 North Solent 27/9/1990 SZ428982 Oakers Bog 29/6/1988 SY811919 Ogston Reservoir 20/10/1986 SK375602 Orwell Estuary 1/8/1985 TM231377 Oss Mere 12/7/1983 SJ564438 Ouse Washes 21/5/1984 TL474856 Pagham Harbour 30/9/1986 SZ868961 Parley Common 24/2/1984 SZ091992 Pitsford Reservoir 1/5/1984 SP778699 Poole Harbour 7/12/1990 SY988878 Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley 1/7/1985 TG370020 Portsmouth Harbour 29/10/1992 SU619001 Povington And Grange Heaths 26/3/1986 SY883834 Pulborough Brooks 1/7/1998 TQ052169 Quoisley Meres 4/2/1987 SJ548455 Redcar Rocks 1/11/1984 NZ610252 Redgrave And Lopham Fens 1/3/1985 TM048797 Rempstone Heaths 20/2/1987 SY991845 Ribble Estuary 17/12/1984 SD376257 River Derwent 1/5/1986 SE704474 River Derwent And Tributaries 11/9/1997 NY159239 Rostherne Mere 11/10/1984 SJ745841 Roudsea Wood & Mosses 28/7/1989 SD342812 Roydon Common 1/10/1984 TF685224 Rutland Water 1/4/1984 SK904081 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Ryde Sands And Wootton Creek 23/3/1995 SZ610928 Rye Meads 1/1/1989 TL387101 Salcombe To Kingsbridge Estuary 6/2/1987 SX744406 Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes 1/5/1988 TF484903 Sandford Heath 14/8/1987 SY938902 Sandwich Bay To Hacklinge Marsh 28/6/1993 TR354592 Seal Sands 1/7/1983 NZ526261 Seaton Dunes & Common 1/8/1985 NZ534281 Sevenoaks Gravel Pits 25/1/1989 TQ522569 Severn Estuary 2/2/1989 ST468836 Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne 1/9/1986 TG400168 Shapwick Heath 23/6/1995 ST421405 Slop Bog And Uddens Heath 23/8/1985 SU077017 Smallburgh Fen 1/8/1985 TG326245 South Gare & Coatham Sands 1/10/1988 NZ576260 South Thames Estuary And Marshes 24/12/1991 TQ724750 South Walney And Piel Channel Flats 12/12/1997 SD214647 Southlake Moor 5/2/1985 ST369301 Southport Sand Dunes And Foreshore 1/11/1983 SD302148 Sowley Pond 26/10/1984 SZ374967 Sprat's Water And Marshes, Carlton Colville 1/8/1986 TM507922 Staines Moor 2/7/1984 TQ037733 Stanley And Alder Carrs, Aldeby 1/7/1986 TM433927 Steep Holm 16/6/1983 ST228606 Stoborough & Creech Heaths 7/2/1986 SY926842 Stodmarsh 18/7/1984 TR209610 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Stour Estuary 23/12/1985 TM171329 Studland & Godlingston Heaths 7/10/1986 SZ031849 Swanholme Lakes 1/10/1985 SK943685 Sweat Mere And Crose Mere 8/11/1994 SJ432304 Tabley Mere 4/2/1985 SJ724768 Talbot Pit 21/9/1984 SZ062930 Tatton Meres 24/1/1986 SJ755802 Tealham And Tadham Moors 6/2/1985 ST422448 Thanet Coast 18/4/1990 TR308687 The Lagoons 23/3/1990 TA411176 The Mere, Mere 18/10/1985 SJ732818 The Moors 7/6/1985 SY947868 The New Forest 28/2/1996 SU224075 The Swale 20/2/1990 TQ976663 The Wash 1/5/1984 TF537411 Thorness Bay 23/2/1995 SZ458936 Thrasher's Heath 31/3/1984 SY970838 Titchfield Haven 30/11/1983 SU541036 Tophill Low 8/12/1989 TA072484 Town Common 31/3/1994 SZ132974 Tring Reservoirs 30/3/1987 SP904130 Turbary And Kinson Commons 8/7/1988 SZ063946 Turners Puddle Heath 15/6/1990 SY831903 Turnford And Cheshunt Pits 20/4/1995 TL371024 Tweed Estuary 1/3/1988 NT993531 Upper Hamble Estuary And Woods 1/10/1987 SU505111 Upper Severn Estuary 10/2/1987 SO716062 Upper Solway Flats And Marshes 6/6/1988 NY141646 Upper Thurne Broads And Marshes 1/11/1988 TG438209 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Upton Broad & Marshes 1/7/1986 TG391137 Upton Heath 12/4/1990 SY986943 Verwood Heaths 8/5/1985 SU092093 Walland Marsh 28/11/1986 TQ969252 Walmore Common 24/2/1984 SO744150 Waltham Brooks 7/5/1987 TQ026158 Walthamstow Reservoirs 1/10/1986 TQ351888 Wareham Meadows 3/12/1987 SY929874 Warmwell Heath 12/6/1987 SY755871 West Moor 12/8/1985 ST422219 West Sedgemoor 21/1/1983 ST360258 Westhay Heath 27/7/1990 ST416421 Westhay Moor 17/12/1985 ST453444 Weston Turville Reservoir 14/11/1986 SP862095 Wet Moor 20/8/1985 ST449243 White Mere 9/10/1986 SJ414329 Whitecliffe Bay And Bembridge Ledges 14/7/1986 SZ658872 Wicken Fen 1/12/1983 TL554702 Winfrith Heath 5/12/1996 SY804874 Woodwalton Fen 1/12/1985 TL231848 Woolston Eyes 18/10/1985 SJ664885 Worgret Heath 18/11/1987 SY894870 Wraysbury & Hythe End Gravel Pits 3/7/1992 TQ010737 Wretham Park Meres 1/1/1984 TL908918 Wybunbury Moss 13/6/1986 SJ697501 Wyre Estuary 27/1/1995 SD317499 Yar Estuary 18/7/1985 SZ352883 Yare Broads And Marshes 1/10/1988 TG325067 Note: The Ordnance Survey National Grid reference gives a point within the site of special scientific interest. SCHEDULE 2 Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 2170 file:///D/HTML/uk34958.htm[16.01.2025 11:38:15] Regulation 3(c) WILD BIRDS IN RESPECT OF WHICH THE PROHIBITION ON SHOOTING WITH LEAD SHOT APPLIES Common name Scientific name Coot Fulica atra Ducks, Geese and Swans (all species of each) Anatidae Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Plover, Golden Pluvialis apricaria Snipe, Common Gallinago gallinago NOTE: The common name or names given in the first column of this Schedule are included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, the common name or names shall not be taken into account. EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the Regulations) These Regulations ("the Regulations"), which apply to England only, prohibit the use of lead shot for shooting with a shot gun (a) on or over any area below the high-water mark; (b) on or over the sites of special scientific interest included in Schedule 1 to the Regulations; (c) any wild bird included in Schedule 2 to the Regulations. These birds are ducks, geese and swans (all species of each); coot; moorhen; golden plover and common snipe (regulation 3). "Lead shot" means any shot made of lead or of any alloy or compound of lead where lead comprises more than 1% of that alloy or compound (regulation 2). Regulation 4 provides for powers of entry and inspection, a power to take samples, and a power to take any dead or injured wild birds, to determine whether any provision of the Regulations is being, or has been, complied with. Regulation 5 provides that breach of regulation 3, or obstruction of a person exercising any power under regulation 4, is a criminal offence punishable with a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale. Notifications under section 28(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 of sites of special scientific interest in England are registered as local land charges (section 28(11) of the 1981 Act). 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