Upon application by a Member State, which will be dealt with as provided in Article 21, that State may be wholly or partially released from the obligation to apply the provisions of this Directive, with the exception of Article 14 (1):

1. (a)

   in respect of the following species:

   • canary grass,

   • sorghum,

   • sudan grass;

2. (b)

   in respect of other species which are not normally reproduced or marketed in its territory.