My bookmarksSign up free

Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 CHAPTER V — HORIZONTAL PROVISIONS

Article 21–Article 23 · 3 articles

Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗

Costs recovery

Article 21

In accordance with the polluter pays principle and without prejudice to Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council  ( 23 ) , Member States shall aim to recover the costs of the measures needed to prevent, minimise or mitigate the adverse impact of invasive alien species, including environmental and resources costs as well as the restoration cost.

Cooperation and coordination

Article 22

1.   Member States shall, when complying with their obligations under this Regulation, make every effort to ensure close coordination with all Member States concerned and, where practical and appropriate, use existing structures arising from regional or international agreements. In particular, Member States concerned shall endeavour to ensure coordination with other Member States that share: (a) the same marine subregions in accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2008/56/EC, regarding marine species; (b) the same biogeographical region in accordance with point (iii) of point (c) of Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC, regarding non-marine species; (c) the same borders; (d) the same river basin in accordance with point (13) of Article 2 of Directive 2000/60/EC, regarding fresh water species; or (e) any other common concern. At the request of the Member States involved, the Commission shall act to facilitate the coordination. 2.   Member States shall, when complying with their obligations under this Regulation, endeavour to cooperate with third countries, as appropriate, including by using existing structures arising from regional or international agreements, for the purpose of meeting the objectives of this Regulation. 3.   Member States may also apply provisions, such as those referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, to ensure coordination and cooperation with other relevant Member States as regards invasive alien species of Member State concern identified in national lists adopted in accordance with Article 12(1). Member States may also establish mechanisms for cooperation at the appropriate level for those invasive alien species. Such mechanisms may include exchange of information and data, action plans on pathways and exchange of best practice on management, control and eradication of invasive alien species, early warning systems and programmes related to public awareness or education.

More stringent national rules

Article 23

Member States may maintain or lay down more stringent national rules with the aim of preventing the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive alien species. Those measures shall be compatible with the TFEU and be notified to the Commission in accordance with Union law.

Back to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 — full text

Articles on this page are reproduced verbatim from official open data. See the attribution line.

Source: EUR-Lex (Publications Office of the EU), © European Union, reuse permitted under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.

What to look at next