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Regulation (EU) 2016/429 Article 214

Regulation (EU) 2016/429 Article 214

Delegation of powers concerning specific types of movements of aquatic animals to the place of destination

Article 214

The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 264 concerning specific measures supplementing the requirements for animal health certification provided for in Article 208 and 209 for the following types of movements of aquatic animals: (a) movements of aquatic animals which are required to return to their place of origin or to be moved to a different destination, for one or more of the following reasons: (i) their intended journey was unexpectedly interrupted for animal welfare reasons; (ii) unforeseen accidents or events during the journey; (iii) they were rejected at the place of the destination in another Member State or at the external border of the Union; (iv) they were rejected in a third country or territory; (b) movements of aquaculture animals intended for exhibitions and for sporting, cultural and similar events, and their subsequent return to their place of origin.

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