S.L. 549.118 Art. 3Establishment of season.

For the purposes of establishing the period for the live-

capturing of wild birds in Autumn under regulations 10(6)(ii) and (iii) of the Wild Birds Regulations, and for the purpose of these regulations, the period for the live-capturing of Song Thrush and Golden Plover for the year 2017, hereinafter referred to as "the Autumn live-capturing season", shall be from the 20th October 2017 to the 31st December 2017, both dates included:

Provided that the provisions of these regulations shall cease to have effect and no live-capturing activity shall be permitted in the event that the Minister orders, by notice in the Gazette or any other notice, that the Autumn live-capturing season is to terminate immediately or at a date as specified by the Minister.