# Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein, Article 11: Validity of and special conditions for permits and certificates

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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2a. Any permit or certificate issued in accordance with this Regulation is deemed void if the management authority, in consultation with the competent authority that issued the permit or certificate, establishes the permit or certificate was issued on the false premise that the conditions for its issuance were met.
2b. Any permit or certificate issued on the basis of a permit or certificate deemed void under paragraph 2a is also void.
2c. Specimens situated in Great Britain and covered by a permit or certificate referred to in paragraphs 2a or 2b may be seized, confiscated and disposed of by the relevant competent authority.
3. Any permit or certificate issued in accordance with this Regulation may stipulate conditions and requirements imposed by the management authority to ensure compliance with the provisions thereof. ...
4. Any import permit issued on the basis of a copy of the corresponding export permit or re-export certificate shall be valid for the introduction of specimens into Great Britain only when accompanied by the original of the valid export permit or re-export certificate.
5. The Secretary of State may, by regulations, establish time limits for the issuance of permits and certificates. ...

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1997/338/article/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1997-338/article-11
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