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Code of practice on non-native species approved by the Scottish Government

The Parliament of the Scottish Government approved the Code of practice on non-native species on the 28^th of June 2012, and this Code came into effect on the 2^nd of July 2012. Such approval has been done according to the process set out in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, on the 21^st of May 2012.

Sources

The Scottish Government Website - Code of practice on non-native species

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Wildlife-Habitats/InvasiveSpecies/legislation/CodeofPracticeonNonNativeSpecies