# Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species, Article 21: Costs recovery

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

In accordance with the polluter pays principle the appropriate authority shall aim to recover the costs of the measures needed to prevent, minimise or mitigate the adverse impact of invasive alien species, including environmental and resources costs as well as the restoration cost.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2014/1143/article/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2014-1143/article-21
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