The Mink Keeping (England) Order 2000

• Citation: S.I. 2000/3402
• Sections: 4

Section 1 Title, extent, commencement and duration

(1) This Order may be cited as the Mink Keeping (England) Order 2000, shall extend to England and shall come into force on the day after the day on which it is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament or on 1st January 2001, whichever is the later.

(2) This Order shall cease to have effect on 1st January 2004.

Section 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

“ the Act ” means the Destructive Imported Animals Act 1932; and

“mink” means the animal of the species Mustela vison.

Section 3 Keeping of mink

(1) The keeping of mink is prohibited absolutely on any off-shore island of England other than the Isle of Wight.

(2) The keeping of mink within the remainder of England is prohibited, except under a licence granted under the Act.

Section 4 Exceptions to application of the Act

In the application of the Act in relation to mink, there shall be omitted section 5(2) and, in section 6(1), paragraph (f) and the reference to a penalty in the case of an offence under paragraph (f).