CHAPTER ISUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS
Article 2Scope
1.
This Directive shall not apply to:
(a)
ornamental aquatic animals reared in non-commercial aquaria;
(b)
wild aquatic animals harvested or caught for direct entry into the food chain;
(c)
aquatic animals caught for the purpose of production of fishmeal, fish feed, fish oil and similar products.
2.
Chapter II, Sections 1 to 4 of Chapter III, and Chapter VII shall not apply where ornamental aquatic animals are kept in pet shops, garden centres, garden ponds, commercial aquaria, or with wholesalers:
(a)
without any direct contact with natural waters in the Community;
or
(b)
which are equipped with an effluent treatment system reducing the risk of transmitting diseases to the natural waters to an acceptable level.
3.
This Directive shall apply without prejudice to provisions on the conservation of species or the introduction of non-native species.