The Mink Keeping Order 1997
This Order prohibits absolutely the keeping of mink on certain off-shore islands of Great Britain and in certain parts of the Highland Region of Scotland and prohibits the keeping of mink in the rest of Great Britain except under licence (article 3). The Order continues the prohibition imposed by the Mink Keeping Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/3324) (“the 1992 Order”), which ceases to have effect on 1st January 1998. This Order ceases to have effect on 1st January 2001 (“the expiry date”).