The Deer Act 1980 (c. 49) was an act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. It came into operation in November 1980, and has since been fully repealed by the Deer Act 1991.
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to prevent the poaching of deer; to control the sale and purchase of venison; to amend the Deer Act 1963; and for purposes connected therewith. |
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| Citation | 1980 c. 49 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 8 August 1980 |
| Repealed | 25 November 1991 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amends | Deer Act 1963 |
| Repealed by | Deer Act 1991 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Deer Act 1980 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The main effect of the act was to put measures in place to prevent the poaching of deer and control the sale of venison. It amended the Deer Act 1963.
References
edit- Whitaker's Almanack: for the year 1982, complete edition, p. 361. J. Whitaker & Sons, London, 1981
- Chronological table of the statutes; HMSO, London. 1993. ISBN 0-11-840331-1
External links
edit- Deer Act 1980. legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, UK.
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