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Apply for a licence to possess European protected species and Habitats Directive (annexes II(b) and IV) species for science and education and find out how to report your actions.
A licence to temporarily possess and move dead beavers for post-mortem health and disease testing.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
How to apply for a licence to capture, transport and re-release beavers or modify or remove beaver dams, burrows and lodges at any time of year.
This page contains an overview of the Psychoactive Substances Act and supporting documents.
Apply for a licence to kill, take, disturb or possess wildlife for survey, research or conservation work, or to prevent stoats from damaging livestock.
How to assess a planning application when there are invertebrates on or near a proposed development site.
Controlled drugs and precursor chemicals licensing fees information for individuals and companies.
Get a licence to possess and transport dead specimens of certain plants and animals for scientific or educational purposes.
The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
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