National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Chapter 5 : Species and Organisms Posing Potential Threats to Biodiversity

64. Purposes of Chapter
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(1)The purpose of this Chapter is—
(a)to prevent the unauthorized introduction and spread of alien species and invasive species to ecosystems and habitats where they do not naturally occur;
(b)to manage and control alien species and invasive species to prevent or minimize harm to the environment and to biodiversity in particular;
(c)to eradicate alien species and invasive species from ecosystems and habitats where they may harm such ecosystems or habitats; and
(d)to ensure that environmental assessments for purposes of permits in terms of the Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997), are conducted in appropriate cases in accordance with Chapter 5 of the National Environmental Management Act.

 

(2)For the purpose of this Chapter, "specimen" has the meaning assigned to it in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of “specimen” in section 1(1).