Law No. 7788 on Biodiversity

Costa Rica
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Biodiversity Law, outlining all elements pertaining to the protection of biodiversity in Costa Rica, including access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge thereof.

Applicable countryCosta Rica
Topic
Subtopics
Scope of legislation
Contractual terms
Prior informed consent (PIC)
Access to resources
Benefit-sharing
Compliance
Legal sanctions
Original publication27 May 1998
Entered into force27 May 1998
Latest update27 May 1998
Available languages
Spanish Ley N° 7788 de Biodiversidad
Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security
International Disease and Events Analysis