Introductory Text
PART 1 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
1.Citation
2.Interpretation
PART 2 OFFENCES
3.Keeping, breeding, transporting etc. of invasive alien species
4.False statements
5.Misuse of permits or licences
6.Compliance with permits and licences
7.Obstruction and deception
8.Offences committed by bodies corporate, partnerships and unincorporated associations
9.Proceedings for offences: venue and time limits
PART 3 Defences
10.Defences – permits and licences
11.Defences – enforcement activity
12.Defences: due diligence
13.Transitional provision for non-commercial owners: companion animals
14.Transitional provision for non-commercial owners: commercial stocks
15.Transitional provisions for commercial stocks
PART 4 PENALTIES
16.Penalties
PART 5 ENFORCEMENT
17.General
18.Powers of entry
19.Power to enter and search vehicles
20.Examining relevant organisms and taking samples
21.Power of seizure
22.Enforcement notices
23.Supplementary power in relation to the owner of premises
24.Recovery of expenses of enforcement notices
25.Appeals
26.Information sharing
27.Forfeiture
PART 6 PERMITS
28.Permits for activities relating to invasive alien species
PART 7 LICENCES
29.Licences for activities relating to invasive alien species
PART 8 MISCELLANEOUS
30.The Destructive Imported Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 1933
31.Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966
32.Amendments to the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985
Signature
SCHEDULE
Animals and plants to which Article 3(2) and (3) applies
PART 1 Animals to which the offence in Article 3(2) applies
PART 2 Plants to which the offence in Article 3(3) applies
Explanatory Note