Sporran Police in Scotland

[Arlen]

By the way, for the purists out there, the Pygmy Nauga is a sub-species of the Nauga family, but the fur is much denser and a little lighter - much nicer in my opinion.

Oh come on now! That dense fur always sticks out at the sides and makes Pygmy Nauga sporrans look cheap. Have some taste, man!


Seriously, I think this may be one of those absurd legislations that's only really carried out by zealots.
At least, I'm hoping.

[McClef]

They can have my sporran when they pry it from my cold, dead crotch!

I now wait for Michael Moore to do a movie!

But the law sounds like it is creating a bureaucratic nightmare - my sealskin dress sporran is over 30 years old but there is no paperwork to prove it. The manufacturer's stamp is still visible on the rear.

Are they going to microchip licensed sporrans?

[obuchiteck]

It seems to me that it would have more to do with the manufacturing and selling of sporrans then it does with the people who wear them. Like you said, what if you have one that’s 30 years old or one that’s generations old?

[Hamish]

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But the law sounds like it is creating a bureaucratic nightmare - my sealskin dress sporran is over 30 years old but there is no paperwork to prove it. The manufacturer's stamp is still visible on the rear.

Are they going to microchip licensed sporrans?

Mine is almost 50 years old, Trefor and, like you, I naturally have nothing to prove that I have had it that long. Two weeks ago I acquired my first Semi-Formal sporran (to wear at Howie's wedding next weekend) - yes, in all my fourteen sporrans, I had nothing suitable to wear to a wedding, well, not with what I am wearing to this one!! This new sporran has an all-leather body with Greenland sealskin on the front with matching sealskin tassels - photo to follow later with the complete wedding outfit!!!

I will be taking it back across the border when I drive into Scotland this Thursday. It was a gift, I have no receipt; will it be confiscated? Will I be sporran-less at the wedding? Will I even GET to the wedding or will I be thrown into jail? Bread and water instead of Wedding Cake and Champagne! Oh, the ignominy! To think it has all come to this, after all these years.....

On the other hand: when do these new legislations come into force? Not before next weekend I'll bet!

[Nervous Jock]

link? Its a bit late for April 1st

[Ozman1944]

Of course those of us who are of avhigher class have disdained the hide of Naugas for many years, I mean, after all those Sofas & car seats. Poor little Naugas.....
I was really looking forward ta a nice sleek Bat Sporran too, guess I'll have to go with the usual French Poodle instead... "C'mere FiFi. there's a good doggie...."

[Jimmy]

I am getting this info from today's newspaper, apparently the legislation is already been passed.It does say that anyone who has acquired any part of these animals in the last 13 years must apply for a licence to keep it.

I will have to check up further on this legislation as this is the first time I have come across it. I'll get back when I have futher info.

I know it sounds farcical but to people living in Europe we are getting use to absurd laws passed by the European Parliament.

[pipesndrumsnun]

Now, you all better just be careful here! I'm sure there are probably some fanatic members of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Naugas lurking around and reading these posts!
Though those Nauga hides are really the coolest thing, you really can't beat a bat sporran...top-notch fabulous! That rule is certainly going to put a damper on highland festival goers world wide...I mean, to think that we'll have to stop wearing our bat attire...how very sad. It makes me shudder just thinking of the whole dreadful situation!!

[Nervous Jock]

I am getting this info from today's newspaper, apparently the legislation is already been passed.It does say that anyone who has acquired any part of these animals in the last 13 years must apply for a licence to keep it.

I will have to check up further on this legislation as this is the first time I have come across it. I'll get back when I have futher info.

I know it sounds farcical but to people living in Europe we are getting use to absurd laws passed by the European Parliament.

Be wary if this is from a "red top"

[Nervous Jock]

seek and ye shall find



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6234290.stm

Kilt wearers could face prosecution if they do not have a licence for their sporran under new legislation which has been introduced in Scotland.

The laws are designed to protect endangered species like badgers and otters, whose fur used to be favoured by sporran makers.

The legislation applies to animals killed after 1994.

Applicants must prove that the animal was killed lawfully before they will be able to get a licence.

The conservation regulations were designed to close a number of loopholes and bring Scotland into line with other EU members.

They also apply to other vulnerable animals like deer, wildcats, hedgehogs, bats, lynx, moles, seals, whales, dolphins and porpoises.


Having a licence... will ensure they will not be prosecuted or have it taken from them under the new regulations
Scottish Executive spokeswoman

The regulations require anyone who owns any part of a protected animal to obtain a licence.

The maximum penalties for breaking the law are a fine of £5,000 and six months in prison.

Hamish Husband, spokesman for the Association of Tartan Army Clubs, said the legislation could affect fans who follow their national football team.

"Are the police going to take DNA samples from the sporran of every kilted supporter who walks into Hampden?" he asked.

"If that's the case we will need to look into obtaining a licence to cover the entire Tartan Army."

The new rules will also cover fishing flies made from animal hair.

A Scottish Executive spokeswoman said the new rules had been put in place to bring Scotland into line with existing European legislation designed to protect vulnerable species.

"The licence will allow people who possess artefacts made from these species in circumstances compliant with earlier laws to keep them," she said.

"This could be family heirlooms of various descriptions.

"Having a licence for such an artefact, proving it was obtained legally, will ensure they will not be prosecuted or have it taken from them under the new regulations."