Malaysia legislation
Section 20
Section 20
The Director shall evaluate the application for the access licence, taking into account, inter alia, the following matters:
(a)
the contribution of the access activity to the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources or traditional knowledge associated with biological resources;
(b)
the impact of the access activity on biological diversity and the environment, including any adverse impacts, risks and dangers to any component of biological diversity and its sustainable use; and
(c)
the impact of the access activity on native and local communities, their lifestyles and livelihoods.
Grant or refusal of licence