Scottish Government

ISBN 978 1 78045 134 3 (Web only publication)
DPPAS 11480

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Contents

Covering letter

Annex A: Respondent Information Form & Consultation Questions

Annex B: List of Consultees

1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter explains the purpose of the Code, its statutory basis and who it is aimed at.

2 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
This chapter explains why we need to control invasive and non-native animals and plants, and describes your responsibilities.

3 NATIVE RANGE
This chapter explains the meaning of a key concept - the native range of a plant or animal - which underpins the Code, and explains where you can obtain further information and guidance.

4 THE RELEASE OF NON-NATIVE ANIMALS
This chapter explains the restrictions which apply to the release of non-native animals and provides practical examples to help you understand what your obligations are.

5 THE RELEASE OF NON-NATIVE PLANTS
This chapter explains the restrictions which apply to the release of non-native plants and provides practical examples to help you understand what your obligations are.

6 KEEPING INVASIVE ANIMALS AND PLANTS
This chapter explains the restrictions which apply to the keeping of some types of invasive animals and plants.

7 SELLING INVASIVE ANIMALS AND PLANTS
This chapter explains the restrictions which apply to the sale of some types of invasive animals and plants.

8 NOTIFICATION OF INVASIVE NON-NATIVE ANIMALS AND PLANTS
This chapter explains the responsibility which you may have to notify authorities of the presence of an invasive non-native animal or plant, and where you can obtain more information.

9 CONTROL AGREEMENTS AND CONTROL ORDERS
This chapter includes information on why and how Species Control Orders can be used as well as information on the procedure involved and in what circumstances costs are likely to be recovered.

10 FRAMEWORK OF RESPONSIBILITIES
This chapter sets out the roles and responsibilities that have been agreed by the key government agencies dealing with invasive non-native species.

ANNEX A: RELEVANT LEGISLATION