4.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the provisions of this Part shall apply to tree pests and relevant material which are introduced into [F1a relevant territory] from a third country either directly or via another part of the [F2European Union].
(2) The provisions of this Part shall only apply to EC transit goods in respect of which [F3the appropriate authority] have agreed with the official body of point of entry for those goods, in accordance with article 12(6), to be responsible for certain matters.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in art. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 211(2) (with Sch. 7)
F2Words in Order substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3-6
F3Words in art. 4(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 211(3) (with Sch. 7)