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Decree-Law No. 92/2019 implementing in the national legislation the EU Regulation No. 1143/2014, on the control, detention, introduction into nature and repopulation of exotic species of flora and fauna.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Alien species Wild fauna Ranching/captive breeding Wild flora Management/conservation Biodiversity Monitoring Inspection
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 47 articles divided into six Chapters and three Annexes, implements in the national legislation the EU Regulation No. 1143/2014, on the control, detention, introduction into nature and repopulation of exotic species of flora and fauna, covering all alien species as well as invasive species identified. The legal regime shall not apply to the introduction in the nature, possession or use of the following organisms: a) genetically modified organisms; b) pathogenic organisms that may cause animal or human diseases; c) organisms harmful to plants and plant products; d) micro-organisms manufactured or imported for use in plant protection products; e) micro-organisms manufactured or imported for use in biocidal products already authorized in the European Union; f) organisms used as auxiliaries in the biological fight; g) harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens; h) agricultural, horticultural, fruit-growing and wine-growing species when included in official or common catalogs of varieties of these species.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

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