# The Antarctic Act 1994 (Overseas Territories) Order 1995, Paragraph 8: Permits required for introducing non-native animals and plants into Antarctica


(1) No United Kingdom national may introduce into any part of Antarctica any animal of a species that is not indigenous to Antarctica, or any plant that is not a native plant, except in accordance with a permit granted under section 12 or under the written authorisation of another Contracting Party.
(2) The keeping of an animal or plant on board a vessel in Antarctica shall not be regarded as a contravention of subsection (1).
(3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1030/schedule/1/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/antarctic-act-1994-overseas-territories-order-1995/schedule-1/paragraph-8
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