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

Regulations

Threatened or Protected Marine Species Regulations, 2017

Provisions Relating to Listed Threatened or Protected Marine Species

Chapter 2 : Permit System for Listed Threatened or Protected Marine Species

Part 2 : Permit application procedure

11. Restricted activities requiring the collection of DNA samples for genotyping

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(1)The genotyping of a specimen of a listed threatened or protected marine species is required in relation to—
(a)a studbook contemplated in regulation 25(1);
(b)the translocation of such specimen from any particular property, where it was kept together with a specimen of another species with which it was likely to hybridise;
(c)the importation of a live specimen;
(d)if required in terms of a non-detriment finding made by the Scientific Authority.

 

(2)The issuing authority may, if it deems necessary, require the genotyping of a specimen of a listed threatened or protected marine species to be done for any purpose other than the circumstances contemplated in subregulation (1), at the cost of the applicant, before a permit is issued.

 

(3)A copy of the DNA certificate issued in respect of the genotyping contemplated in subregulation (1) or (2) must be made available, upon request, to the issuing authority.

 

(4)The genotyping contemplated in subregulation (1) or (2) must be done by a scientific institution.