Section 21 in Bihar Biological Diversity Rules, 2017
21. Restriction of activities relating to access to biological resources.
- The Board if it deems necessary and appropriate, shall take steps to restrict or prohibit the request for access to biological resources including genetically modified resource for the following reasons:-(1)The request for access is for any endangered taxa, or taxa that is likely to become threatened due to such access;(2)The request for access is for any endemic and rare species;(3)The request for access may likely to result in adverse effect on the livelihoods, culture or indigenous knowledge of the local people;(4)The request to access may result in adverse environment impact which may be difficult to control and mitigate;(5)The request for access may cause genetic erosion or affecting the ecosystem function;(6)Use of resources for purposes contrary to national interest and other related international agreement entered into by the country.
