470 Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore [ No. 16 of 2016 Exploration permit Application for exploration permit Grant of exploration permit Obligations of exploration permit holder (l) recognise the locality where the genetic resource or traditional knowledge has been accessed in an application for protection of the product developed from the genetic resource; (m) share the benefits derived from the utilisation of the genetic resource that has been accessed with the traditional community; and (n) respect the customary laws and practices of the traditional community and any written laws relating to sanitary control, biosafety, plants and seeds and protection of the environment. 37. Without prejudice to section four, a person shall not explore genetic resources unless the person is in possession of a valid exploration permit granted by the Agency. 38. (1) A person may apply for an exploration permit by lodging an application, in the prescribed form and manner, with the Agency. (2) An application for an exploration permit shall specify the— (a) purpose of the exploration; (b) the types of genetic resources to be explored; (c) the locality where the exploration is to be conducted; and (d) the time schedule for the exploration. 39. (1) The Agency shall, on receipt of an application, lodged in accordance with section thirty-eight, in consultation with the relevant appropriate institution and the holder, grant an exploration permit to the applicant. (2) An exploration permit shall specify the— (a) types of genetic resources to be explored; (b) locality where the exploration shall take place; (c) time schedule for the exploration; and (d) the terms and conditions which the Agency considers necessary to impose in relation to the exploration. (3) Where the Agency grants an exploration permit, it shall assign an officer or designate an appropriate institution to accompany the team or individual undertaking the exploration. 40. An exploration permit holder has the following obligations: