Control of Invasive Alien Species of European Union Concern Regulations, 2017 (L.N. 337 of 2017). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Alien species Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation Biodiversity Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These provisions are adopted pursuant to Regulation (EU) No. 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. The Environment and Resources Authority is allowed to take all necessary measures for the eradication, control, prevention and monitoring of species included in the European Union list. Regulation 8 concerns offences and related penalties. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Regulation (EU) No. 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. Legislation | European Union | 2014 (2016) Keyword: Alien species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX