S.L. 437.95 Art. 20Release of wild aquatic animals in Member States, zones or compartments declared disease- free.

(1) Wild aquatic animals of species susceptible to one or more of the diseases listed in Part II of Schedule IV which are caught in a zone or compartment within the territory of Malta not declared disease-free in accordance with rules 49 or 50 shall be placed in quarantine under the supervision of the department in suitable facilities for a period of time sufficient to reduce to an acceptable level the risk of transmission of the disease, before they may be released into a farm or mollusc farming area situated in a Member State, zone, or compartment declared free from that disease in accordance with rules 49 or 50.

(2) Traditional extensive lagoon aquaculture practice without the quarantine provided for in sub-rule (1) may be permitted by the department, provided a risk assessment is undertaken and that the risk is considered not higher than what is expected from the application of sub-rule (1). SECTION 5 Ornamental Aquatic Animals