S.L. 549.44 Art. 43Permits.

The competent authority may issue a permit prior to:

(a) the taking and, or keeping of any specimen,

(b) the introduction and, or re-introduction of species,

(c) the import and, or export of any specimen or species,

(d) bona fide scientific studies,

(e) bona fide educational studies, and

(f) without prejudice to the provisions of Part III of these regulations, on any operation or activity regulated through these regulations: Provided that the competent authority shall not issue such a permit if such activities threaten any specimen, protected site, sites or species of national importance and of international importance or the biodiversity of Malta.