INVASIVE NON-NATIVE SPECIES Q&A
What is the Scottish Government seeking to achieve in this section?
The Scottish Government wants to strengthen and improve mechanisms for the prevention and control of invasive non-native species (INNS). This section sets out specific proposals for how that can be achieved. It also sets out proposals for increasing protection against non-native species (including deer) through secondary legislation.
What policy issues does this section of the consultation cover?
The main issues on which views are sought are:
- Strengthening the current legislation aiming to prevent release of invasive non-native species and providing powers to control non-native species
- Additional powers relating to causing and permitting an offence
- Overlap with other legislation or where legislation could be extended
- Changes via secondary legislation
Where can I access this section of the consultation document?
Invasive Non-Native Species section of the consultation document