Malaysia legislation
Section 3
of ACCESS TO BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND BENEFIT SHARING ACT 2017
Section 3
Act to be read with other laws
(2)
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions in any other law for the time being in force, relating to forests, wildlife, animals, fishery and international trade in endangered species, except for matters that fall within the provisions of this Act.
(3)
Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as restricting the right of a State to take action relating to access to biological resources and benefit sharing arising from their utilization, provided that such action is consistent with the objective and provisions of this Act.
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Interpretation