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