Section 3A

to advise the Government on matters relating to the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources or traditional knowledge associated with biological resources;

(aa) to advise the Government on matters relating to the management of biological resources and traditional knowledge associated with biological resources in accordance with international requirements;

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to advise the Government on strengthening of the management of biological resources or traditional knowledge associated with biological resources of the

State;

to monitor the State policy with regards to biotechnology and application of biotechnology;

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to support fair and equitable sharing of benefits to access and benefit sharing in relation to a biological resources or traditional knowledge associated with biological resources;

to support customary laws and practices of native and local communities, and the development of community protocols and procedures by the native and local communities, as the case may be;

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[Deleted by En. 9 of 2023]

Duration of office and eligibility for reappointment.