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Act on alien species.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
This Act lays down measures to prevent, minimize and mitigate the adverse impact on biodiversity of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. These provisions apply to all invasive alien species animals, plants, fungi or microorganisms introduced outside its natural range. The present Act sets out rules of liability for breach of regulations and also additional restrictions to the ones specified in Regulation (EU) No. 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 18 December 2021.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Journal of Laws 2023 Pos. 1589 (consolidated version)
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Ustawa o gatunkach obcych.