468 Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore [ No. 16 of 2016 Grounds for denial of access to genetic resources Special access permit and multilateral treaties Obligations of access permit holder (3) The Agency shall grant an access permit to an application if it is satisfied that the application meets the requirements of this Act. 34. The Agency may deny access to genetic resources and refuse to grant an access permit to the applicant where the— (a) access requested is in relation to the genetic resource of an endangered species; (b) access may have adverse effects on human health or the cultural, economic or spiritual values of the traditional community; (c) access may cause an undesirable impact on the environment; (d) access may cause a danger to, or loss of, ecosystems; (e) applicant intends to use genetic resources for purposes contrary to law, morality or any treaty to which Zambia is a State Party; (f) traditional community denies consent; or (g) applicant has violated the conditions of access or an access agreement. 35. (1) Despite section forty-one, the Minister may, without following the procedure provided for in this Act and on such terms, conditions and obligations as the Minister may impose, grant a special access permit to a Zambian individual or higher institution of learning for purposes of development and academic research. (2) Access to genetic resources under a multilateral treaty to which Zambia is a State Party shall be made in accordance with the terms, conditions and procedures prescribed by statutory instrument. 36. An access permit holder shall have the following obligations: (a) to deposit a copy of the access permit with the relevant appropriate institution in the district where the genetic resource is to be collected and show the access permit on request; (b) not to deplete planting stock or wild species or remove significant genetic varieties from the local gene pool during collection; (c) where the genetic resource is to be collected from a protected area, to observe the rules and regulations