Decree No. 25/2008 approving the Regulation on the control of invasive exotic species. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República No. 26, Serie I, 3rd Supplement - 1 July 2008, pp. 214(53-56). Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Plant protection Alien species Inspection Biodiversity Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force 180 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree approves the Regulation on the control of invasive exotic species. The Regulation, consisting of 6 Chapters, specifies the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform any activity related with the invasive exotic species import, transit and keeping in order to protect National plants and prevent any plant disease. It is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Competent authorities for the control on invasive exotic species (Chap. II); Prohibited activities, harmful invasive exotic species for the biodiversity (Chaps. III and IV); Authorizations and penalties (Chap. V); Final provisions (Chap. VI). Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Law No. 20/97 approving the Environment Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 1997 Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazards, Protected area, EIA Source: FAO, FAOLEX