S.L. 549.145 Art. 8Declaration of a research period.

For the purpose of the fourth proviso to sub-regulation

(6) of regulation 10 of the Wild Birds Regulations and for the purpose of these regulations, the research period for the relevant species shall be not more than sixty-four (64) days in autumn for which the Minister may decide to declare a research period for the relevant species by means of a legal notice:

Provided that when declaring a research period for the relevant species, the Minister shall determine that there is no other satisfactory solution in terms of Article 9(1) of the Birds Directive and proportionate to the envisaged purpose set out under sub-regulation (2) of regulation 1 in particular in light of Article 9(2) of the Birds Directive, and after taking into consideration the recommendations of the Malta Ornis Committee.