General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection

Mexico
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General ecological protection law which covers the use of environmental genetic resources and requires Prior Informed Consent for use of natural/genetic resources.

Applicable countryMexico
Topic
Subtopics
Access to resources
Benefit-sharing
Compliance
Legal sanctions
Prior informed consent (PIC)
Scope of legislation
Original publication1 Mar 1988
Entered into force1 Mar 1988
Latest update1 Mar 1988
Available languages
Spanish Ley General del Equilibrio Ecológico y la Protección al Ambiente
Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security
International Disease and Events Analysis