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 Regulations relating to alien organisms  
 
Adopted by Royal Decree of xx.xx.201 4 under sections 28, 29, 30 and 31 of the Act of 19 June 2009 
No. 100 relating to the management of biological, geological and landscape diversity ( the Nature 
Diversity Act)  and section 7, second paragraph, of the Act of 29 May 1981 No. 38 relating to wildl ife 
and wildlife habitats (the Wildlife Act) . Submitted by the Ministry of Climate and Environment . 
 
Chapter I. Purpose, scope and definitions   
Section 1. Purpose  
The purpose of these regulations is to prevent the import, release and spread of alien 
organisms that have or may have adverse impacts on biological or landscape diversity.   
Section  2. Geographical scope  
These r egulations apply to Norwegian land territory, including river systems, Norwegian 
territorial waters  and Jan Mayen . The regulations d o not apply to Svalbard.  
 
Section  3. Substantive scope  
(1) These regulations govern  the intentional import of living or viable organisms, hereinafter 
referred to as organisms , the placing on the market and  intentional release of alien 
organisms , the unintentional import and spread of alien organisms , and the keeping of 
wildlife species as specified in section 30.  
(2) The regulations do not apply to :   
a) any release s governed by the Regulations of 25 May 2012 No. 460  relating to the 
planting or sowing of foreign tree species  for forestry purposes ;  
b) ballast water management governed by the Regulations of 7 July 2009 No. 992 
relating to  prevention of the spread of alien organisms via ships’ ballast water and 
sediments ;  
c) any keeping of wildlife in captivit y or release of wildlife into enclosed areas 
governed by the Regulations of 15 February 1999 No. 357 relating to the keeping 
of wildlife in captivity, farming of wildlife in enclosed areas and hunting of 
farmed wildlife that has been released ; 
d) the return to the sea  of wild living marine resources that are exempted from the 
duty to land catches by regulations adopted under section 15 of the Marine 
Resources Act; 
e) the import of wild living marine resources in connection with the landing of 
catches for which l anding and sales notes are required under section 39 of the 
Marine Resources Act; 2 
 f) any production and use of genetically modified organisms  regulated by the Gene 
Technology Act; 
g) the import of sheep  (Ovis aries ), goats  (Capra hircus ), cattle  (Bos primigenius  
taurus ), zebu ( Bos primigenius indicus ), dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris ), 
domesticated reindeer  (Rangifer tarandus tarandus ), donkeys ( Equus asinus ), 
horses  (Equus caballus ), mules, hinnies, domestic cats ( Felis catus ), pigs  (Sus 
domesticus ), domestic chickens  (Gallus gallus domesticus ), turkeys  (Meleagris 
gallopavo ), ostriches ( Struthio camelus ), mallard  (Anas platyrhynchos ), Muscovy 
ducks  (Cairina moschata ), greylag gees e (Anser anser ), swan geese  (Anser 
cygnoides ), domestic pigeons  (Columba livia dom estica ) and African collared  
doves (Streptopelia roseogrisea ). Only the general requirements to exercise due 
care set out in sections 18 and 19 apply  to releases of these species .. For those 
species that exist in both wild and domesticated forms, the  constraints on the scope 
of the regulations apply only to the domesticated forms.  For domesticated reindeer, 
the constraints  on the scope of the regulations apply only to import and release 
carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Reindeer Hus bandry Act. The 
constraints  on the scope of the regulations so not apply to dogs, domestic cats and 
pigs that have been crossed  with wild species .  
(3) Assessments under these regulations shall not include considerations relating to plant, 
animal and human lif e and health that are safeguarded by the Communicable Diseases 
Control Act) and the Food Act.  
 
Section 4. Defini tions  
For the purposes of these regulations, the following definitions apply:   
a) population: a group of individuals of the same species living within a delimited area at 
the same time;  
b) biological diversity: ecosystem, species and intra -species genetic variability, and the 
ecological relationships between ecosystem components;   
c) alien organism: an organism that does not belong to a species or popul ation that occurs 
naturally in an area;  
d) garden pond: artificial pond where organisms are kept solely for ornamental purposes, 
that is physically separate from and  does not drain into other  river system s, and that is 
designed and sited in such a way that  water and organisms  cannot be  released to other 
river systems ;  
e) import: movement across a land border with a neighbouring state or to land from areas 
that lie outside the geographical scope of the regulations ;  
f) microorganisms: single -celled organisms and viruses;  
g) biological, geological and landscape diversity: includes all diversity that is not largely 
a result of human influence;  
h) organism: an individual plant, animal, fungus or microorganism, including all parts 
thereof that are capable of reproduction or  of transferring genetic material;  3 
 i) organism from a native population: organisms that are descended from the original 
local population in the area;  
j) release: release, intentional discharge of organisms or the disposal of such organisms 
as waste into the envi ronment, or into a closed system from which escape is not 
impossible;  
k) river system: lakes, pools, rivers, tributaries, streams, canals and artificial  ponds;  
l) vector: any organism , object, means of transport, unconsolidated materials, etc that 
can trans fer organisms to areas beyond their natural range ; 
m) wildlife: terrestrial mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians t hat occur naturally in the 
wild. 
 
Chapte r II. Import of organisms  
 
Section 5. Prohibition against import  
 
It is prohibited to import organisms that are listed in Appendix I.  
 
Section 6. Requirement to hold  a permit for import  
 
A permit is required for the import of organisms to which the prohibition of section 5 and the 
exceptions set out in section 7 do not apply.  
 
Section 7. Exceptions from the requirement to hold  a permit for import  
 
(1) Unless their import is prohibited under section 5, n o permit is required for the import of:  
a) organisms that are listed in Appendix II provided that the import satisfies the 
conditions set out  in the appendix;  
b) terrestrial plants;  
c) freshwater organisms that can only survive at temperatures above 5 °C, and that are to 
be kept solely for ornamental purposes in indoor aquaria that are designed in such a 
way that organisms cannot escape;  
d) marine plant s, invertebrates and fish that are to be kept solely in containers on land, 
including aquaria, that are designed in such a way that organisms cannot escape ;  
e) microorganisms ;  
f) biological control agents for which an import permit has been granted  in or under 
other legislation ; and 
g) fungi and algae for human consumption . 
 
(2) The exceptions from the requirement to hold  a permit set out in paragraph  (1) b, c, d , e and 
g do not apply to organisms that are listed in Appendix III.  
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 (3) Import under paragraph (1) shall be carried out in accordance with the due care 
requirements set out in Chapter V.  
 
Section 8 . Requirement to provide notification when importing organisms  
Any person that imports organisms that under section 7  (1) c) or d)  are excepted from the 
requirement to hold a permit shall notify the competent authority in accordance with section 
16. 
 
Chapter III. Release and placing on the market of alien organisms  
Section 9. Prohibition against release   
It is prohibited to release organisms that are listed in Appendix IV .  
Section 10. Prohibition against placing on the market  
It is prohibited to place on the market organisms that are listed in Appendix IV . 
Section 11. Requirement  to hold  a permit for release  
(1) Unless release is prohibited under section 9, or  is excepted from the requirement to hold  a 
permit under section 12, a permit under these regulations is required for the release of  
a) wildlife belonging to species, subspecies or populations that do not already occur 
naturally in the district;   
b) organisms, except those belonging to a native population, to the sea or a river system; 
and  
c) other organisms that do not belong to a species or population that occurs naturally in 
an area.  
(2) The release of organisms belonging to a native population to the sea or a river system for 
the purpose of stock enhancement requires a permit under the Salmonids and Freshwater 
Fish Act . 
 
Section 12. Exceptions from the requirement to hold  a permit for release  
(1) Unless their import is prohibited under section 9, no permit under these regulations is 
required for the release of:   
a) organisms that are listed in Appendix V provided that the release satisfies the 
conditions set out in the appendix;  
b) terrestrial plants in  
i. private gardens;  5 
 ii. parks and other cultivated areas, if the plants are not likely to spread beyond 
these areas, and their spread is not likely  to involve a risk of adverse impacts 
on biological diversity ;  
iii. areas used for public services  and transport, commercial and industri al 
infrastructure, if the plants are only likely to spread within such areas or areas 
such as are mentioned in i) and ii) above, and the release is not likely  to 
involve a risk of adverse impacts on biological diversity ;  
c) Norwegian tree species;  
d) biological  control agents for which a release permit has been granted in or under other 
legislation;  
e) microorganism s;  
f) aquatic organisms for which a release permit has been granted under the Aquaculture 
Act. 
(2) The exceptions from the requirement to hold a permit set out in paragraph  1, b) i) and ii), 
and e), do not apply to organisms that are listed in Appendix VI.  
(3) The Norwegian Environment Agency may  release wildlife whose capture it initiated under 
the Regulations of 14 March 2003 No. 349 relating to the capture an d collection of 
wildlife for scientific or other special purposes . 
(4) Release under paragraphs 1) and 2) shall be carried out in accordance with the 
requirements to exercise due care set out in Chapter V . 
 
Section  13. Requirement to provide notification of release to garden ponds  
 
Any person that releases to a garden pond aquatic alien species that under section 12  (1) a) are 
excepted from the requirement to hold  a permit , see Appendix V  shall notify the competent 
authority in accordance with section  16.  
Chapter IV. Applications, processing of applications and notification  
Section 14. Requirements regarding applications   
(1) Applications to import or release organisms shall be submitted to the competent authority 
on the prescribed form .  
(2) Applications shall con tain the following information:  
a) the applicant’s and if relevant exporter’s name, address, email address and telephone 
number, and the business enterprise organisation number if the applicant is an 
enterprise;  
b) the scientific name and any Norwegian or Engli sh name of the organism, its natural 
distribution range and information on its origin;   
c) the purpose of the import or release;  
d) the number or quantity specified in another way of organisms to which the application 
for import or release applies;  6 
 e) in the case of applications for release, a map or other specification of the area where 
release is planned, the landowner’s name and address,  the period when release is 
planned,  the species and habitats present in and around the area where release is 
planned, and spec ification of existing and future  pressures on species, habitats and 
ecosystems where the release is planned;  
f) an assessment of the impacts the import or release may have on biological diversity , 
including an assessment of the viability, reproductive capaci ty and dispersal ability of 
the organisms and any known accompanying organisms under Norwegian conditions, 
and the risk of negative impacts on species, habitats and ecosystems;  
g) a description of planned measures to reduce any risk of damage to biological diversity . 
(3) Assessments  under paragraph  (2) f) shall be supported by document ation  as far as is 
reasonable.  
 
Section  15. Processing of applications  
(1) The competent authority shall assess whether applications meet the requirements set out in 
section 14. If the information in an application does not adequately clarify the impacts 
import  or release may have on biological diversity , the competent authority may require 
the applicant to provide further information  and documentation , and if necessary initiate 
further investigations.  
(2) Costs that accrue in connection with obtaining information and documentation and 
carrying out further investigations under paragraph (1) shall be borne by the applicant in 
so far as this is not unreasonable.  
(3) When an application is cons idered, particular importance shall be attached to whether the 
organism to which the application applies and any accompanying organisms may entail a 
risk of adverse impacts on biological diversity . The principles of sections 8 –12 of the 
Nature Diversity Ac t shall be used as guidelines when processing application s, and 
decision s shall state how these principles have been applied.  
(4) A permit may not be issued if there is reason to believe that the import  or release will have 
serious adverse impacts on biologic al diversity.  
(5) The competent authority shall assess and lay down any conditions that are considered 
necessary to prevent adverse impacts on biological diversity.  
 
Section 16. Requirements relating to n otification of import and release  
(1) Notification under  section 8, 13 and 38  (3) shall be submitted to the competent authority 
on the prescribed form and shall contain the following information:  
a) The name, address, email address and telephone number of the person required to 
provide notification, and the busine ss enterprise organisation number if the said 
person is an enterprise;  
b) the scientific name and any Norwegian or English name of the organism;  7 
 c) the purpose of the import or release;  
d) in the case of release, specification of where the organisms are to be relea sed. 
(2) Notification under  section s 8 and 13  shall be provided before import or release for the first 
time.  
(3) A notification provided under the first paragraph applies for a period of three years for any 
further import or release in the same area of individuals of the organism for which 
notification has been provided and for the same purpose, unless the conditions  that apply 
to import or release are altered under section 36.  
(4) The receipt for the notification shall be retained by the person required to provide 
notification and shall be produced in the event of control.  
 
Section  17. Amendment and revocation of permits   
The competent authority may in accordance with section 67 of the Nature Diversity Act 
cancel or amend the conditions of or set new conditions for a permit granted under these 
regulations, and if necessary revoke the permit.  
Chapter V. Due care requirements  and requirements relating to activities and projects 
that may result in the spread of alien organisms  
 
Section  18. General requirem ent to exercise due car e  
(1) Any person that is responsible for the import , release or placing on the market of 
organisms, or that initiates projects that may result in the unintentional spread of alien 
organisms in the environment, shall  act with due care to prevent the activities from having 
adverse impacts on biological diversity ; this includes  
a) having a knowledge of the risk of damage to biological diversity  that such 
activities  and the organisms in question may involve, and of the measures required 
to prevent such damage ; and  
b) taking measures to prevent the activities  from causing  damage to biological  
diversity  and to detect any unintentional spread of alien organisms at an early 
stage . 
(2) If an organism is  imported or  released in accordance with a permit issued under these 
regulations  or other legislation , the duty of care is considered to be fulfilled i f the 
conditions for the permit are still satisfied . 
 
Section 19. Duty to take measures and provide notification   
If there is serious damage to biological diversity  or a risk of such damage as a result of the 
import, release or unintentional spread of alien organisms, the person responsible shall 8 
 immediately, unless the duty to take measures and provide notification is prescribed in 
another statute:  
a) take appropriate  measures to prevent and/or limit the damage ; 
b) notify the comp etent authority of the incident;  and 
c) restore biological diversity  to its initial state as far as possible by removing the 
alien organisms or taking other appropriate measures.  
 
Section 20 . Requirements relating to information to employees and to recipients of alien 
organisms   
(1) The person responsible for an activity  involving the import, placing on the market , other 
transfers , keeping or release  of alien organisms shall ensure that employees and others 
who are involved in such activit ies have a knowledge of the risk of damage and of 
preventive measures in accordance with section 18 (1), of the duty to take action and the 
duty of notification unde r section 1 9, and of other provisions of these regulations that 
apply to the activit ies. 
(2) The person responsible for placing on the market or other transfers  of alien organisms 
shall make customers and other recipients of the organisms aware of the risk of damage 
and of preventive measures in accordance with  section 18 (1), of the duty to take action 
and the duty to take measures and provide notification under section 1 9, and of other 
provisions of these regulations that apply to the organisms in que stion.   
 
Section 21. Requirements relating t o storage and packaging during transport  
Any person responsible for  the import or transport of organisms that may entail a risk of 
damage to biological diversity  if they are spread shall ensure that they are stored and 
packaged in such a way that they cannot be released into the environment  during transport . 
Section 22 . Requirements relating to  measures  for the  keeping of alien organisms  
(1) Any person that is responsible for keeping aquatic alien species in garde n ponds or  in 
aquaria or other closed contain ers shall ensure that the water from such  ponds and 
containers is not discharged  into the sea or a river system or into a sewerage system where 
the water is not treated in a way that prevents organisms from being released into the 
environment.  
(2) If there is a risk of damage to biological diversity , the competent authority  may adopt  
further provisions on requirements relating to measures for the keeping of alien 
organisms . 
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 Section 23. Requirements relating to  written environmental risk assessments in connection 
with the esta blishment and expansion  of parks  and areas used for public services and 
transport, commercial and industrial infrastructure   
(1) Before  any release1 of alien terrestrial plants in connection with the establishment or 
expansion  of parks  and areas used for public services and transport, commercial and 
industrial infrastructure,  the person responsible shall prepare a written assessment of 
reasonable scope of the dispersal ability of the plants in question and the risk of damage to 
biological diversity  in the area where they are to be released, including any measures to 
prevent damage that are to be taken under section 18 . The assessment shall be made 
available  to the competent authority on request.  
 
Section 24. Requirements relating to  measures against possible vectors and pathways  of 
introduction for alien organisms   
(1) Any person that is responsible for the import, placing on the market, other transfers*** * 
or release of organisms shall as far as is reasonable undertake investigations to detect and 
take measures to prevent the spread of accompanying organisms that may involve a risk of 
damage to biological diversity . 
(2) Any person that is responsible for the im port of possible vectors for the unintentional 
spread of alien organisms to the environment shall assess the risk of such spread and take 
reasonable steps to prevent this, such as cleaning, debarking or other treatment . 
(3) Fishing gear, boats and other equipm ent for use in rivers and lakes shall be cleaned and 
dried before import .  
(4) Before initiating projects that involve the transfer of water from one river system to 
another, or to other parts of the same river system, such as washing down bridges, the 
person responsible shall make themselves familiar with the available information on the 
risk of the spread of alien organisms as a result of the project.  If there is such a risk, the 
person responsible shall to the extent reasonable take suitable steps to prevent such 
spread . 
(5) Before any movement of unconsolidated materials such as sands and gravels  or other 
materials that may contain organisms, the person responsible shall to the extent reasonable 
investigate whether the materials may contain organisms that may have adverse impacts 
on biological diversity , and take suitable steps to avoid such risk, for example through the 
use of  materials from other areas,  capping burial, heat treatment or deliver y to an 
approved waste treatment  facility .  
(6) If there is a risk of damage to biological diversity , the competent authority may adopt 
further provisions on requirements relating to cleaning or other treatment of possible 
vectors for the unintentional spread of alien organisms,  requirements relating to 
                                                           
1 1 - Note: in this context, ”release” in practice means planting or sowing  10 
 documentation that any such treatment has been carried out, and prohibitions against the 
movement of fishing gear, boats or other equipment for use in river systems .  
Chapter VI. Labelling and internal control system  
Section 25.  Labelling of consignments  
(1) When import ed, consignments of organisms shall be labelled with  the scientific name and 
any Norwegian or English name  of the organisms , and with t he number of organisms or 
the quantity specified in another way . 
(2) In the case of import s for which a permit or notification is required, the consignment shall 
be labelled with the reference number specified in the permit or in the receipt for the 
notification. The same applies if an exemption h as been granted under section 33 . 
(3) The requirements for labelling under this provision do not apply to consignments of 
animal feed, seed, or other plants or parts of plants that are subject to requirements 
relating to labelling in regulations adopted under the Food Act.  
 
Section 26 . Duty to maintain an internal control system  
(1) Enterprises engaged in the import, placing on the market, keeping or release of alien 
organisms shall establish and document an internal control system. The internal control 
system and the documentation of the system shall be adapted to the nature, activit ies and 
size of the enterprise to the extent necessary to comply with the provisions set out in or 
adopted under these regulations.  
(2) The internal control system shall ensure that employees of the enterprise have a 
knowledge of the provisions of these regul ations, including the requirements relating to 
due care under Chapter V, the conditions for permits for import  or release, and routines 
for compliance with these provisions.  
(3) The internal control system shall as a minimum include:  
a) routines to ensure compl iance with the requirements set out in or adopted under these 
regulations;  
b) routines the enterprise follows in the event of non -compliance with the regulations, 
and to prevent repeated non -compliance with the regulations;  
c) routines to ensure that employees or others involved in the activities of the enterprise 
comply with the conditions laid down in permits  
d) information on who is responsible for ensuring that the routines are followed.  
(4) The enterprise shall make documentation of the internal control system ava ilable to the 
competent authority in the event of control.  
Chapter VII. Import c ontrol s  
Section  27. Import c ontrols  11 
 (1) The customs authorities are responsible for controls to ensure that organisms are not 
imported contrary to these regulations.   
(2) The customs authorities may require an import permit or a receipt for a notification of 
import to be shown at the customs office, and may make further checks of compliance 
with other requirements of these regulations.  Where there is doubt about compliance with 
requirements under these regulations, the customs authorities may detain the organisms 
until the competent authority has clarified the matter . 
 
Section  28. Import contrary to the regulations  
(1) If a consignment does not satisfy the requirements  of the regulations  relating to  permit s or 
notification, or consists of prohibited organisms, see section 5, and no exemption has been 
granted permitting import, the customs authorities may detain the organisms  until the 
competent authority has made a decision on further procedures regarding import of the 
consignment , see section 35 . 
(2) If there is a risk of the escape or spread of organisms,  see section 21, the customs 
authorities may detain the organisms  until there is no longer a risk of escape or spread , or 
the competent authority has made a decision on procedures regarding import  of the 
consignment , see section 35 . This applies even if the consignment otherwise meets the 
requirements for import under t hese regulations . 
 
Section  29. Costs  
All costs associated with organisms  that are detained and the ir further treatment may be 
claimed from  the person responsible for the import of the organisms , see section 71, second 
paragraph, of the Nature Diversity Act. 
 
Chapter VIII. Keeping wildlife species in a closed system  
§ 30. Keeping wildlife species in a closed system  
(1) It is permitted to keep wildlife species that may be imported under section 7  (1) a), see 
Appendix II, provided that such systems comply with the requirements of Chapter V and 
the requirements of section 26 relating to internal control systems, and that the animals in 
question were not imported contrary to the Regulations of 15 Novembe r 2002 No. 1276 
for the implementation of the Convention  on International Trade in Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) of 3 March 1973.  In the case of  ferrets  (Mustela putorius ), 
keeping in a closed system under the first sentence  is permitted only for animals that are 
sterilised.  
 
Chapter IX. Final provisions  12 
  
Section  31. Competent authority and delegation  
(1) The Ministry of Climate and  Environment  is the competent authority under these 
regulations .  
(2) The Ministry of Climate and  Environment may delegate authority under these regulations 
to the  Norwegian Environment Agency . The Norwegian Environment Agency may 
delegate such authority to the  county governors . 
 
Section  32. Appeals  
Individual decisions made under these regulations ma y be appealed under the provisions of 
the Public Administration  Act. 
 
Section 3 3. Exemptions  
The competent authority may , if important  considerations of the public interest so require , 
make exemptions from the provisions of these regulations , provided that  this is not contrary to 
the purpose of the regulations.   
 
Section  34. Supervision   
The Norwegian Environment Agency will monitor  compliance with the provisions laid down 
in and under these regulations , see sections 63 to 65 of the Nature Diversity Act .  
 
Section  35. Enforcement and sanctions   
(1) The competent authority will enforce  the provisions of these regulations in accordance 
with sections 69 to 73 of the Nature Diversity Act.  Provisions adopted under section 7, 
second paragraph, of the Wildlife Act  will be enforced under sections 69, 71, 72 and 73 of 
the Nature Diversity Act, see s ection 7, second paragraph, of the Wildlife  Act. 
(2) Any contravention of these regulations or of decisions  made under them may result in the 
imposition of  environmental compe nsation or penal measures under sections 74 and 75 of 
the Nature Diversity Act.  Any contravention of provisions adopted under section 7, 
second paragraph, of the Wildlife Act may result in penalties under section 56 of the 
Wildlife Act.  
 
Section  36. Amendments to the regulations   13 
 (1) The competent authority  may make amendments to these regulations.  
(2) If there is a risk of substantial adverse impacts on biological diversity , the competent 
authority  may with immediate effect adopt provisions on  
a) the listing of  organisms in Appendix  I, III, IV or VI;  
b) the removal of organisms from Appendix II or V;  
c) alteration of the conditions set out in Appendi ces I to VI ; 
d) requirements for measures and notification under Chapter V. 
(3) The circumstances  and assessments on which provisions such as are mentioned in 
paragraph (2) above  are based shall be described and made public shortly  after they enter 
into force. Provisions adopted under paragraph (2) will be repealed one year after their 
entry into force unless a public consultation process has been started  before this . 
 
Section  37. Entry into f orce of the regulatio ns 
(1) These regulations enter into force on […].  
(2) The requirement s to provide notification under sections 8 and 13 enter  into force one year  
after the entry into force of these regulations.  
(3) For plants of the genera Amelanchier, Berberis, Cotoneaster, Laburnum,  Lonicera, 
Populus, Salix, Sorbus and Swida that are listed in Appendix IV, the prohibition against 
release and placing on the market under section s 9 and 10 enters into force five years after 
the entry into force of the se regulations.  During the transitional period, no permit is 
required for release of these plants in the areas specified in section 12  (1) b) ii. and iii.  
 
Section 3 8. Transitional provisions regarding the keeping of alien organisms in garden 
ponds  
(1) Any person that is responsible for keeping aquatic alien organisms in a garden pond, if the 
said organisms were released before the entry into force of these regulations, and are 
excepted under section 12  (1) a) from the requirement to hold a permit, shall notify the 
competent authority in accordance with section 16 within two years after the entry into 
force of the regulations.   
(2) It is permitted to keep aquatic alien organisms in a garden pond for a transitional period of 
five years from the entry into force of these regulations if the said organisms are not 
covered by the exception from the requirement to hold a permit set out in section 12  (1) 
a), if they were released before these regulations entered into force and the release took 
place in accordance with the rules that were in force at the time of release, and keeping the 
organisms is not considered to involve a risk of damage to biological diversity  in the 
transitional peri od. 
Section 3 9. Entry  into force of the repeal of other statutory provisions  
From the date of the entry into force of these regulations, the repeal of the following 
provisions becomes effective, see section 78 of the Nature Diversity Act : 14 
 1. Section 26 , item 9, and section 47 of the Act of 29 May 1981 No. 38 relating to 
wildlife and wildlife habitats .  
2. Sections 8 and 9 of the Act of 15 May 1992 No. 47 relating to salmonids and 
freshwater fish . 
 
Section  40. Repeal of and amendments to other regulations  
(1) From the date of the entry into force of these regulations, the following regulations are 
repealed : 
1. Regulations of 17 February 2009 No. 212 relating to a prohibition against the import, 
release, placing on the market and keeping of Canadian pondweed ( Elodea  
canadensis ) and Nuttall’s pondweed ( Elodea nuttallii ). 
2. Regulations of 18 December 1992 No. 1174 relating to the import of aquarium 
organisms . 
(2) From the date of the entry into force of these regulations, the following amendments are 
made to other regulation s:  
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Appendices to the regulations  
Appendix I : organisms whose import is prohibited , see section 5.  
Appendix II : organisms that may be imported without a permit , see section 7  (1) a). 
Appendix III : organisms to which the exceptions from the requirement to hold  a permit  for 
import set out in section 7  (1) do not apply, see section 7  (2). 
Appendix IV : organisms whose release and placing on the market is prohibited , see sections 9 
and 10.  
Appendix V : organisms th at may be released without a permit , see section 12  (1) a).  
Appendix VI : organisms to which the exceptions from the requirement to hold  a permit for 
release set out in section 12  (1) do not apply, see section 12  (2).