Measure
Offences, penalties and forfeiture
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Goods | 01/11/2021 | |
| Summary: A person who dishonestly obtains access and benefit-sharing agreements, illegally possesses or exports biological or genetic resources or traditional knowledge, faces a fine of up to N$150,000 or imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both, and may also be required to repair environmental damage caused by their offence. |
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| Description: Offences and penalties 14. (1) A person who (d) obtains access and benefit sharing agreement by any dishonest means; (e) possesses, any biological or genetic resources or any associated traditional knowledge - (i) in Namibia for commercial purposes; and (ii) obtained in any other country in contravention of the domestic law of such country; or (f) exports biological or genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge in contravention of this Act, commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding N$150 000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years, or to both such fine and such imprisonment. (2) In the event of a conviction in terms of this Act the court may order that any damage to the environment resulting from the offence be repaired by the person so convicted, to the satisfaction of the Minister |
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Commodities Affected by the Measure
Procedures Implementing the Measure
No procedures found under this measure.
Legal Documents Related to the Measure
| Name | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Access to Biological and Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Act 2 of 2017 | Act | General |