Housing Development Agency Act, 2008
R 385
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)Chapter 7 : PermitsPart 1 : Permit system91. Additional requirements relating to alien and invasive species |
An issuing authority may issue a permit for a restricted activity involving a specimen of an alien species or of a listed invasive species only if—
| (a) | adequate procedures have been followed by the applicant to assess the risks and potential impacts associated with the restricted activity; |
| (b) | the relevant species has been found to have negligible or no invasive potential; |
| (c) | the benefits of allowing the activity are significantly greater than the costs associated with preventing or remedying any resultant damage to the environment or biodiversity; and |
| (d) | it is satisfied that adequate measures have been taken by the applicant to prevent the escape and spread of the species. |
[Section 91 commenced 1 April 2005 (Proclamation No. R. 47, Gazette No. 26887)]
