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Law on alien and invasive alien species of plants, animals and fungi.

Country/Territory
Montenegro
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Alien species Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation Biodiversity Offences/penalties Inspection
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force eighth days after its publication in the Official Gazette, and it shall start applying from 1 March 2021.
Abstract

This Law regulates the manner and rules for preventing the introduction and spread of alien and invasive alien species of plants, animals and fungi, as regards the territory of Montenegro, in order to mitigate and minimize the adverse effects that can occur to biodiversity, ecosystem and human health in general. This Law further provides for rules for monitoring, inspection, reporting and sets the necessary penalty measures (offences and penalties listed in article 32).

Full text
Montenegrin
Website
www.sluzbenilist.me

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

Amends

Law on nature protection (2016).

Legislation | Montenegro | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental planning, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Protected area, Protection of environment, Alien species, Freshwater pollution, Monitoring, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Game, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Genetic resources, Access-to-information, Financing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on detailed conditions to be met by the legal entity applying for a permit, the application form for the permit and the form for the use of an invasive alien species of concern in Montenegro and/or the European Union.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2020

Keyword: Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Education, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, Biosecurity, Authorization/permit, International relations/cooperation, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the conditions to be met by a legal entity implementing emergency invasive alien species eradication measures.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2020

Keyword: Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Education, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, Biosecurity, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX