Art. 25 · Contingency plans for priority pests

Previous version, in force 14 December 2019 02016R2031-20191214 → this version, in force 5 January 2025 02016R2031-20250105

Article 25 Contingency plans for priority pests 1. Each Member State shall draw up and keep up to date for each priority pest which is capable of entering into and becoming established in its territory, or a part thereof, a separate plan … 449 unchanged words … multiple priority pests with similar biology and range of host species. In those cases, the contingency plan shall consist of a general part common to all priority pests covered by it and of specific parts for each priority pest concerned. Similarly, Member States may cooperate to synchronise contingency plans for certain species, where appropriate for priority pest species of similar biology and overlapping or adjoining ranges of host species. 4. Within four years from the date of establishment of the list of priority pests, Member States shall establish a contingency plan for the priority pests included in that list. Within one year from the date of the inclusion of any further pest concerned in the list of priority pests, Member States shall establish a contingency plan for that priority pest. Member States shall regularly review and, where appropriate, update their contingency plans. 5. Member States shall, on request, communicate their contingency plans to the Commission and to the other Member States, and shall inform all relevant professional operators through publication on the internet.