S.L. 549.44 Art. 44Derogations.

Further to regulation 43, provided that where there is no satisfactory alternative and a derogation to these regulations is not detrimental to the maintenance of the populations of the species concerned at a favourable conservation status in their natural range, the competent authority may derogate from the provisions of Part VI of these regulations, and, or Part IV of these regulations for the species listed in Schedules V and VII only, through a permit, and:

(a) in the interest of protecting wild fauna and flora and conserving natural habitats;

(b) to prevent serious damage, in particular to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries and water and other types of property;

(c) in the interests of public health and public safety, or for other imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of a social or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment; or

(d) for the purpose of research and education, of re-populating and re-introducing these species and for the breeding operations necessary for these purposes, including the artificial propagation of plants; or

(e) to allow, under strictly supervised conditions, on a selective basis and to a limited extent, the taking or keeping of certain specimens of the species listed in Schedules V and VI in limited numbers specified by the competent authority.