PART IV

REGISTRATION, APPROVAL, TRACEABILITY AND MOVEMENTS
TITLE II

AQUATIC ANIMALS AND PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN FROM AQUATIC ANIMALS
CHAPTER 2

Movements within the Union of aquatic animals
Section 4

Derogations from Sections 1 to 3 (Articles 191 to 202) and additional risk-mitigation measures

Movements of aquatic animals for scientific purposes and delegated acts
Article 204
1
The competent authority of the place of destination may, subject to the agreement of the competent authority of the place of origin, authorise movements of aquatic animals into the territory of the Member State of destination, for scientific purposes, where those movements do not fulfil the requirements of Sections 1 to 3 (Articles 191 to 202), with the exception of Article 191(1) and (3) and Articles 192, 193 and 194.
2
The competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall only grant derogations as provided for in that paragraph under the following conditions:
a
the competent authorities of the places of destination and origin:
1. have agreed on the conditions for such movements;
2. ensure that the necessary risk-mitigation measures are in place so that movements of the aquatic animals in question do not jeopardise the health status in places en route and in the places of destination with regard to the listed diseases referred to in point (d) of Article 9(1);
3. have notified, where relevant, the competent authorities of the Member States of passage of the derogation granted and of the conditions under which it is granted;
b
those movements take place under the supervision of the competent authorities of the places of origin and destination, and where relevant, the competent authorities of the Member States of passage.
3
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 264 concerning rules for the granting of derogations by competent authorities, supplementing those provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article.