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

Chapter 7 : Permits

Part 1 : Permit system

91. Additional requirements relating to alien and invasive species
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An issuing authority may issue a permit for a restricted activity involving a specimen of an alien species or of a listed invasive species only if—

(a)adequate procedures have been followed by the applicant to assess the risks and potential impacts associated with the restricted activity;
(b)the relevant species has been found to have negligible or no invasive potential;
(c)the benefits of allowing the activity are significantly greater than the costs associated with preventing or remedying any resultant damage to the environment or biodiversity; and
(d)it is satisfied that adequate measures have been taken by the applicant to prevent the escape and spread of the species.

 

[Section 91 commenced 1 April 2005 (Proclamation No. R. 47, Gazette No. 26887)]