Forest Law Enforcement Regs 2012

The Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Regulations 2012 published 20 February

20 February

Environmental protection - UK

The Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Regulations 2012 enforce EU Regulation 2173/2005 on the establishment of a forest law enforcement, governance and trade licensing scheme for imports of timber into the bloc, including the designation of the competent authority and enforcing authorities. The Regulations also amend the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 so that the maximum period of imprisonment is three years.