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