795 - AKTA AKSES KEPADA SUMBER BIOLOGI DAN PERKONGSIAN FAEDAH 2017 — Malaysia law | Esheria

795 - AKTA AKSES KEPADA SUMBER BIOLOGI DAN PERKONGSIAN FAEDAH 2017

This provision sets out Malaysia’s rules for access to biological resources and related traditional knowledge, including when a permit is needed, when consent and benefit-sharing are required, and what conduct is prohibited.

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Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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access to biological resources benefit-sharing compliance inspections offences permits recordkeeping reporting research and development seizure

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About this statute

This provision sets out Malaysia’s rules for access to biological resources and related traditional knowledge, including when a permit is needed, when consent and benefit-sharing are required, and what conduct is prohibited. This part requires permit holders and related authorities to keep, report, and share permit records, supports patent-related notification, and gives enforcement officers seizure and inspection powers.