CHAPTER V CONDITIONS FOR TRANSLOCATIONS AFTER ISSUE OF A PERMIT

Article 19

A permit may only be issued for a translocation under this Regulation where it is apparent that requirements under other legislation can be met and in particular:

Article 20

In the case of non-routine translocations into open aquaculture facilities, the competent authority may require that release of aquatic organisms be preceded by an initial pilot release with specific containment and preventive measures based on the advice and recommendations of the advisory committee.

Article 21

The receiving Member State may, in exceptional cases and subject to approval by the Commission, require quarantine in accordance with Article 15(2), (3) and (4) before release of species from non-routine translocations into open aquaculture facilities. The request for approval by the Commission shall indicate the reasons why quarantine is required. The Commission shall reply to such requests within 30 days.

Article 22

Following a non-routine translocation, the species shall be monitored in accordance with Article 18.