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Law on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of alien and invasive alien species.

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Alien species Protection of environment Plant protection Plant variety Inspection Monitoring Offences/penalties Biodiversity Authorization/permit Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law regulates issues aimed at preventing the introduction, preventing the spread and setting management measures as regards the invasive alien animal species and plant varieties of concern in the European Union, including invasive alien species of concern in the Republic of Croatia, in order to prevent or mitigate their adverse impact on biodiversity, ecosystem in general and/or on human health, taking into account the potential adverse impact on economy.

Full text
Croatian
Website
www.nn.hr

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law amending the Law on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of alien and invasive alien species.

Legislation | Croatia | 2019

Keyword: Alien species, Protection of environment, Plant protection, Plant variety, Inspection, Monitoring, Biodiversity, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX