Section 5 — Repositories

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This version in force from 2026-08-09

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) This section applies in relation to a repository in the United Kingdom in which samples of marine genetic resources of areas beyond national jurisdiction are stored.

(2) The person who controls the repository must—

(a) so far as reasonably practicable, ensure that the samples—

(i) can be identified, in accordance with current international practice, as originating from areas beyond national jurisdiction, and

(ii) in particular, can be identified by reference to any Article 12(3) identifier relating to the marine genetic resources concerned,

(b) provide access to the samples for the purposes of their utilisation by another person (subject to section 7(1)), and

(c) for each relevant 2-year period (see section 7(2)), give the Secretary of State a report stating, so far as reasonably practicable, the number of times access to the samples has been provided under paragraph (b).

(3) A report under subsection (2)(c) must identify the samples by reference to any Article 12(3) identifier relating to the marine genetic resources concerned.