which is likely to become an endangered species within the
foreseeable future throughout all or significant portion of its
range.
Application.
3. These Regulations shall not apply to
(a) the exchange of genetic resources, their
derivative products, or the intangible components
associated with them, carried out by members of
any local Kenyan community amongst themselves
and for their own consumption;
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(b) access to genetic resources derived from
plant breeders in accordance with the Seeds and
Plant Varieties Act;
(c) human genetic resources; and
(d) approved research activities intended for
educational purposes within recognized Kenyan
academic and research institutions, which are
governed by relevant intellectual property laws.
PART II – CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL
DIVERSITY
Environmental
Impact Assessment
Licence.
4. (1) A person shall not engage in any activity that may
(a) have an adverse impact on any ecosystem;
(b) lead to the introduction of any exotic
species;
(c) lead to unsustainable use of natural
resources,
without an Environmental Impact Assessment Licence issued by
the Authority under the Act.
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