Regulation No.4 on the conditions and order for issuance of permits for introduction of non native or reintroduction of native animal and plant species into the nature.

The Regulation in implementing article 69 of the Biological Diversity Act 2002 sets down the conditions and order for issuance of permits for introduction of non native or reintroduction of native animal and plant species into the Bulgarian natural environment. The text of the Regulation is divided into 4 Chapters, Additional and Transitional and Final provisions. Chapter 1 deals with general requirements. Chapter 2 prescribes the procedures for introduction into nature of non-native animal and plant species. Chapter 3 prescribes the procedures for reintroduction of native animals into nature. Chapter 4 gives the rights and duties of the competent authorities. All definitions are given in the additional provision.