Section 14D

A relevant body may make an order (a “species control order”) in respect of premises where— it is satisfied of the presence on the premises of— an invasive animal at a place outwith its native range; or an invasive plant at a place outwith its native range; and any of subsections (2) to (4) applies. This subsection applies where— the relevant body has offered to enter into an agreement with the owner or, as the case may be, occupier of the premises to control or eradicate— on the premises (referred to in this section as a “species control agreement”); invasive animals outwith their native range; or invasive plants outwith their native range, 42 days have elapsed since the date of the offer; and the owner or occupier has refused or otherwise failed to enter into the agreement. This subsection applies where— a person has entered into a species control agreement with the relevant body; and the person has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement. This subsection applies where the relevant body has failed to ascertain the name or address of any owner or occupier of the premises (having made reasonable efforts to do so) and accordingly has not been able to offer to enter into a species control agreement. Subsection (4) does not apply unless— the relevant body has given notice in accordance with subsection (6) stating that it wishes to offer to enter into a species control agreement; 48 hours have passed since the notice was given; and no owner or occupier of the premises has identified themselves to the relevant body. A notice under this subsection must be addressed to “The owners and any occupiers” of the premises (describing it) and a copy of it must be affixed to some conspicuous object on the premises (in so doing the relevant body is to be treated as having provided notice to each owner or occupier whose name and address is unknown).

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30