Ley de gestión de la diversidad biológica. Country/Territory Venezuela, Boliv. Rep. of Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gaceta Oficial Nº 39.070, 1º de diciembre de 2008. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Biodiversity Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Ecosystem preservation Institution Research Biotechnology Protection of habitats Inventory Ex-situ conservation Data collection/reporting Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Protected area Endangered species Alien species Management/conservation Subsidy/incentive Wildlife products Internal trade Protection of species Indigenous peoples Access and benefit-sharing Trade in species Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America Abstract La presente Ley tiene por objeto establecer las disposiciones para la gestión de la diversidad biológica en sus diversos componentes, comprendiendo los genomas naturales o manipulados, material genético y sus derivados, especies, poblaciones, comunidades y los ecosistemas presentes en los estaciones continentales, insulares, lacustres y fluviales, mar territorial, áreas marítimas interiores y el suelo, subsuelo y espacios aéreos de los mismos. Full text Spanish Website www.asambleanacional.gov.ve References - Legislation Repeals Ley de diversidad biológica. Legislation | Venezuela, Boliv. Rep. of | 2000 Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Research, Biotechnology, Protection of habitats, Access and benefit-sharing, Protected area, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Ley penal del ambiente. Legislation | Venezuela, Boliv. Rep. of | 2012 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Hazardous waste, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Endangered species, Protection of species, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX