UK Statutory Instrument 2019 United Kingdom

Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019

What this means for your business

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Enforced by
NatureScot, Natural England, NRW
Applies to
United Kingdom
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Sections and provisions

50 classified provisions from this legislation.

7 Duties 12 Offences and penalties 9 Powers 5 Definitions 11 Exemptions

Duties 7

  • s.30 Action following seizure
  • s.32 Recovery of costs
  • s.33 Forfeiture
  • s.36 Licences for activities relating to invasive alien species The licensing authority
  • s.43 Review: England
  • Schedule 1 Provisions of the Principal Regulation
  • Schedule 3 Civil sanctions

Offences and penalties 12

  • s.3 Import, keeping, breeding, purchase, release etc. of invasive alien species
  • s.4 False statements
  • s.5 Misuse of permits or licences
  • s.6 Compliance with permits and licences
  • s.7 Obstruction and deception
  • s.8 Attempts to commit offences etc.
  • s.9 Offences by bodies corporate
  • s.10 Offences by Scottish partnerships
  • s.11 Offences by partnerships and unincorporated associations
  • s.12 Application of offences in the offshore marine area
  • s.13 Proceedings for offences: venue and time limits
  • s.20 Penalties etc.

Powers 9

  • s.22 Power to stop and search persons
  • s.23 Power to enter and search vehicles
  • s.25 Examining relevant organisms and taking samples
  • s.26 Power of seizure for purposes of investigation etc.
  • s.27 Power of seizure to facilitate functions of an enforcement officer
  • s.28 Power to use reasonable force
  • s.29 Proof of lawful import or export
  • s.31 Information sharing
  • Emergency measures Emergency measures

Definitions 5

  • s.2 Interpretation contained holding enforcement officer ex situ conservation
  • s.18 Transitional provisions for commercial stocks relevant permit qualifying Northern Ireland goods
  • s.21 General
  • Meaning of relevant permit and relevant licence Meaning of relevant permit and relevant licence relevant licence relevant permit
  • Schedule 2 Animals and plants to which Articles 3(2) to (4) apply

Exemptions 11

  • s.14 Defences: permits and licences
  • s.15 Defences: enforcement activity
  • s.16 Transitional provision for non-commercial owners: companion animals
  • s.17 Transitional provision for non-commercial owners: commercial stocks
  • s.19 Defences: due diligence
  • s.24 Powers of entry
  • s.35 Permits for activities relating to invasive alien species
  • s.37 The Destructive Imported Animals Act 1932
  • s.39 The Keeping and Introduction of Fish (Wales) Regulations 2014
  • s.40 The Keeping and Introduction of Fish (England and River Esk Catchment Area) Regulations 2015
  • Controls on invasive alien species in the offshore Controls on invasive alien species in the offshore marine area