# Commission regulation (EC) No 865/2006 of 4 May 2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein, Article 44c: Issuing authority

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

1. Where the sample collection originates within Great Britain the issuing authority for a sample collection certificate shall be the management authority ....
2. Where the sample collection originates in a third country, the issuing authority for a sample collection certificate shall be the management authority ... and the issuance of that certificate shall be based on the provision of an equivalent document, issued by that third country.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2006/865/article/44c (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2006-865/article-44c
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