The Import of Live Fish (England and Wales) Act 1980 (c. 27) is an act of Parliament which controls the release of non-indigenous species of fish, affording protection to native species of fish within the boundaries of England or Wales.
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to restrict the import, keeping or release of live fish or shellfish or the live eggs or milt of fish or shellfish of certain species. |
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| Citation | 1980 c. 27 |
| Dates | |
| Commencement | 15 May 1980 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
It is an offence (unless under a granted licence), to import, keep or release, of any live fish or shellfish (or their eggs), of a species (not native to England and Wales) and which may threaten the ecosystem or habitat of any indigenous freshwater or migrating fish, or shellfish in England and Wales.
Not holding a licence or failing to comply with the licence requirements will result in a possible conviction and the destruction of the non-indigenous animals.[1]
References edit
- ^ "Import of Live Fish (England and Wales) Act 1980". Legislation.gov.uk. 2014.
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