# 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 60: Derogation from Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 338/97 for the benefit of scientific institutions

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

Without prejudice to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 338/97 a derogation from the prohibition laid down in Article 8(1) thereof may be granted to scientific institutions, approved by the management authority in consultation with the competent scientific authority ..., by the issue of a certificate covering all specimens in their collection of species listed in Annex A to that Regulation, that are intended for either of the following:
(1)captive breeding or artificial propagation from which conservation benefits will accrue to the species concerned;
(2)research or education aimed at the preservation or conservation of the species concerned.
Any sale , exchange or loan of specimens covered by such a certificate may be made only to other scientific institutions holding such a certificate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2006/865/article/60 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2006-865/article-60
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