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Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021
83Forfeiture of escaped or released wildlife
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83 Forfeiture of escaped or released wildlife
Wildlife is forfeited to the Crown if that wildlife –
(a) is kept under a licence or permit; and
(b) has escaped, or has been released, from captivity contrary to a condition of the licence or permit; and
(c) is not recovered within 48 hours after the holder of the licence or permit became aware of the escape or release.