These Regulations primarily amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to further implement 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. These Regulations extend to Scotland.
Regulation 2(2) inserts section 14AA into the 1981 Act.
Regulation 2(3) amends section 14C of the 1981 Act.
Regulation 2(7) amends section 21 of the 1981 Act.
Regulation 2(8) inserts schedule 9B into the 1981 Act.
Regulation 3 amends the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 to correct an error.
Source: HMSO.