S.L. 549.74 Art. 3Capture of the relevant species.

(1) The relevant species may only be captured by traditional nets known as clap-nets exclusively for the purpose of keeping them in captivity and as live-decoys in accordance with the provisions of these regulations:

Provided that the clap-nets referred to in this sub-regulation shall consist of two parallel nets spread flat on the ground which capture birds by clapping over each other on the ground, and which are armed and operated solely by human intervention without the use of any external power means including electrical, electronic, or mechanical means, and the largest size of each such net shall not in any case exceed 60 square metres.

(2) Where a licensee is in possession of a live-capturing special licence issued in terms of these regulations, such licensee shall not use any nets with a mesh size that is less than 35mm x 35mm exclusively for live-capturing of Song Thrush and less than 45mm x 45mm exclusively for live-capturing of Golden Plover:

Provided that when the licensee is live-capturing Song Thrush only or both Song Thrush and Golden Plover from the same clap-net pair, the mesh size shall not be less than 35mm x 35mm and the total footprint of each net shall not exceed 38 square metres:

Provided further that as soon as the overall (national) bag limit of either the Golden Plover or Song Thrush has been reached, the licensee shall ensure that he only makes use of nets with maximum area and minimum mesh size associated with the other species for which the season is still open.

(3) All specimens from the relevant species caught during the live-capturing season shall be fitted with a single-use ring as specified by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit and in the special live-capturing licence: Provided that in the event that the licence holder fails to comply with any written instruction that he may receive from the Wild Birds Regulation Unit for such purpose, he will be rendered ineligible to apply for a live-capturing special licence the following year. GOLDEN PLOVER) S.L.549.74 [