National Environment (Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No 30 of 2005).

These Regulations, made under sections 44 and 107 of the National Environment Act, provide for equal access to genetic resources and sharing of benefits arising from exploitation of such resources. They: prescribe the procedure for access to genetic resources for scientific research, commercial purposes, bio-prospecting, conservation or industrial application; (b) provide for the sharing of benefits derived from genetic resources; and (c) promote the sustainable management and utilization of genetic resources, so as to contribute to the conservation of the biological resources of Uganda. These Regulations apply to access to genetic resources or parts of genetic resources, whether naturally occurring or naturalized, including genetic resources bred for or intended for commercial purposes within Uganda or for export, whether in in-situ conditions or ex-situ conditions.
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology is designated as the competent authority for purposes of these Regulations. It shall, among other things, handle applications for access to genetic resources and establish and maintain a depository for all materials transfer agreements and associated accessory agreements. Where access to genetic resources is likely to have a significant impact on the environment, an environmental impact assessment shall be carried out.