Statutes in ForceConservation of Seals Act 1970Chapter 30Revised to 31st October 1978Arrangement of SectionsSection1. Prohibited methods of killing seals.2. Close seasons for seals.3. Orders prohibiting killing seals.4. Apprehension of offenders and powers of search and seizure.5. Penalties.6. Forfeitures.7. Jurisdiction of courts.8. Attempt to commit offence.9. General exceptions.10. Power to grant licences.11. Entry upon land.12. Giving of notice.13. Duty of the Council.14. Orders.15. Interpretation.16. Repeal.17. Short title, area of application, extent and commencement.An Act to provide for the protection and conservation of seals in England and Wales and Scotland and in the adjacent territorial waters. [29th May 1970] Prohibited methods of killing seals.1.-(1) Subject to section 9(2) and section 10 of this Act, if any person- (a) uses for the purpose of killing or taking any seal any poisonous substance; or (b) uses for the purpose of killing, injuring or taking any ...