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Chapter 2 · Movements within the Union of aquatic animals  ›  Section 4 · Derogations from Sections 1 to 3 (Articles 191 to 202) and additional risk-mitigation measures › Article 205

Other specific uses of aquatic animals, specific requirements and derogations and delegation of powers

1.   Operators shall take the necessary preventive measures to ensure that movements of aquatic animals intended for the specific purposes or uses listed in point (a)(i) to (vi) of paragraph 2 of this Article do not pose a risk for the spread of listed diseases as referred to in point (d) of Article 9(1) to aquatic animals at the place of destination.

2.   The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 264 concerning:

(a)

specific requirement supplementing the rules laid down in Sections 1 to 3 (Articles 191 to 202) and for movements of aquatic animals for the following purposes:

(i)

zoos, pet shops, wholesalers and garden ponds;

(ii)

exhibitions;

(iii)

sports fishing, including fishing baits;

(iv)

cultural and similar events;

(v)

commercial aquaria; or

(vi)

health care and other similar uses.

(b)

derogations from Sections 1 to 3 (Articles 191 to 202) with the exception of Article 191(1) and (3) and Articles 192, 193 and 194 for the movements of aquatic animals referred to in point (a) of this paragraph, provided that adequate biosecurity provisions are in place to ensure that those movements do not pose a significant risk to the health status of the place of destination.

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