Andhra Pradesh Biological Diversity Rules, 2009. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Andhra Pradesh Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Institution Management/conservation Special fund Use restrictions Policy/planning Access and benefit-sharing Governance Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Community management Capacity building Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These rules enter into force on the date of publication in the “Andhra Pradesh Gazette”. Abstract These Rules, consisting of 24 Sections and two Forms, prescribe functions necessary to carry out provisions of the Biological Diversity Act. The Rules prescribe manner of selection, terms of office, conditions of service, etc. of the Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board and defines his/hers powers and duties. Full text English Website www.apbiodiversity.ap.nic.in References - Legislation Implements Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Legislation | India | 2003 Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Access and benefit-sharing, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Source: FAO, FAOLEX