# The Alien and Locally Absent Species (Aquaculture) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020

Draft 2020, ISBN 9780338014191

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by Part 1C of Schedule 2 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, to ensure that Northern Ireland subordinate legislation relating to alien and locally absent species in aquaculture can continue to operate effectively after the EU exit transition period. The Statutory Rule will ensure Northern Ireland remains aligned with EU rules in these areas in accordance with the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/draft-alien-and-locally-absent-species-aquaculture-amendment-eu-exit-regulations-northern-ireland-2020/pdf/nidsr_9780338014191_en.pdf; NI Draft Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/draft-alien-and-locally-absent-species-aquaculture-amendment-eu-exit-regulations-northern-ireland-2020/pdf/nidsrem_9780338014191_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Draft Regulations laid before the Assembly under paragraph 8F(2)(d) and (9) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 for approval.
Exiting The European Union
Aquaculture
Made 2020
Coming into operation in accordance with regulation 1
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 11 of, and Part 1C of Schedule 2 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

## 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

(1) These Regulations may be cited as The Alien and Locally Absent Species (Aquaculture) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on IP completion day.
(2) The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 applies to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.

## 2 Amendment of the Alien and Locally Absent Species in Aquaculture Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012

(1) The Alien and Locally Absent Species in Aquaculture Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulations 4(2)(b) and 6(1)(b) omit “or to Northern Ireland from another part of the United Kingdom”.

## Signature

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 2020.
L.S.
Name
A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by Part 1C of Schedule 2 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, to ensure that Northern Ireland subordinate legislation relating to alien and locally absent species in aquaculture can continue to operate effectively after the EU exit transition period. The Statutory Rule will ensure Northern Ireland remains aligned with EU rules in these areas in accordance with the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this Statutory Rule as no, or no significant impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.

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Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-alien-and-locally-absent-species-aquaculture-amendment-eu-exit-regulations-northern-ireland-2020
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