Section 35Part 6 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Alien species
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35. (1) Where — Section 36 National Conservation Law, 2013 Page 42 Law 24 of 2013 c
the C.A.V.O. is considering any licence or permit to import into, possess or transport in any part of the Islands a live or viable specimen of an alien or genetically altered species under the provisions of the Animals Law (2013 Revision) or the Plants (Importation and Exportation) Law (1997 Revision); and
the Management Authority is considering any certificate or permit to import into, possess or transport in any part of the Islands a live or viable specimen of an alien or genetically altered species under the provisions of the Endangered Species Trade and Transport Law, 2004, they shall, in accordance with any directives issued by the Council, consult with the Council and take into account any views of the Council before granting any such certificate, licence or permit.
A person who wishes to introduce or release in any part of the Islands a live or viable specimen of an alien or genetically altered species shall apply to the Council under this Law for a permit to do so.
A person who knowingly introduces or releases in any part of the Islands a live or viable specimen of an alien or genetically altered species without a permit issued under this Law commits an offence.
In this section — “C.A.V.O.” means the Chief Agricultural and Veterinary Officer or any person acting under his direction; and “Management Authority” means the authority established under section 4 of the Endangered Species Trade and Transport Law, 2004.