S.L. 549.44 Art. 29Re-introduction of species.

(1) The competent authority shall carry out a study to assess the desirability of re-introducing species in Schedules II and III that are native to Malta, where this might contribute to their conservation.

(2) Prior to re-introducing a species into the natural environment, particularly if it is an endemic species or a species listed in Schedules II, III, V and VI, or any species of bird which does not occur in the wild state in Malta, the competent authority shall commission, or request to be commissioned, a study to establish whether such re-introduction contributes effectively to re-establishing such species at a favourable conservation status.

(3) Such study is to take into account the experience of Agreement States.

(4) The competent authority shall carry out any re-introduction only after proper consultation with public concerned.