Deer Act 1980

The Deer Act 1980 (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 It came into operation in November 1980, and has since been fully repealed by the Deer Act 1991.

Deer Act 1980
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn 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.
Citation1980 c. 49
Dates
Royal assent8 August 1980
Repealed25 November 1991
Other legislation
AmendsDeer Act 1963
Repealed byDeer Act 1991
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted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

  • 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
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