The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
23. Functions of
State Biodiversity Board.-
The functions of the
State Biodiversity Board shall be to-
a.
advise
the State Government, subject to any guidelines issued by the Central
Government, on matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity,
sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of the benefits arising
out of the utilisation f biological resources;
b.
regulate
by granting of approvals or otherwise requests for commercial utilisation or
bio-survey and bio-utilisation of any biological resource by Indians;
c.
perform
such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act or as may be prescribed by the State Government.