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Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 527 of 2019).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Aquaculture Alien species Freshwater fishes Offences/penalties Animal production Plant protection Ecosystem preservation Enforcement/compliance International trade Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order, for purposes of giving effect 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, places control on the importation and exportation of invasive alien species as listed by the European Commission in accordance with the Regulation. The Order, among other things, designates the competent authorities who are responsible for the official controls to prevent the introduction of invasive alien species, provides for civil sanctions, provides for the issue of permits in accordance with the Regulation, and provides with respect to enforcement.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Chapter 69).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Amends

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Chapter 69).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Keeping and Introduction of Fish (Wales) Regulations 2014 (W.S.I. No. 3303 (W. 336) of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Keeping and Introduction of Fish (England and River Esk Catchment Area) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 10 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Alien species, Freshwater fishes, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Aquaculture, International trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) (Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 1213 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Alien species, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX