Invasive non-native species regulations: enforcement

Wednesday 10 Jan 2018 @ 11:12
Welsh Government

Also published by:: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Summary

We are seeking your views on our plans to enforce the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation - includes introducing penalties in England and Wales.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 3 April 2018

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about our proposals to introduce penalties to enforce the EU regulation on invasive non-native species. These penalties will apply to offences in England and Wales.

The EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation applies restrictions on invasive non-native species of most concern in Europe, including a ban on keeping and selling.

Channel website: http://gov.wales

Original article link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/invasive-non-native-species-regulations-enforcement

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