Law No. 217 General Law of the Environment and Natural Resources

Nicaragua
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This law outlines general provisions relating to environmental protection. Title III Chapter II contains provisions relating to genetic resources management.

Applicable countryNicaragua
Topic
Subtopics
Access to resources
Prior informed consent (PIC)
Scope of legislation
Original publication6 Jun 1996
Entered into force6 Jun 1996
Latest update6 Jun 1996
Available languages
Spanish Ley General del Medio Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales
Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security
International Disease and Events Analysis