# 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 13: Management and scientific authorities and other competent authorities

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

1. (a) The Secretary of State must designate a management authority with primary responsibility for implementation of this Regulation (the management authority):
(b) The Secretary of State may also designate additional management authorities and other competent authorities to assist in implementation, in which case the primary management authority shall be responsible for providing the additional authorities with all the information required for correct application of this Regulation.
2. The Secretary of State may designate one or more scientific authorities with appropriate qualifications whose duties shall be separate from those of any designated management authority.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1997/338/article/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1997-338/article-13
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