Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore [ No. 16 of 2016 (2) The publication or oral description of a given genetic resource, the presence of the genetic resource in a gene bank or other conservation centre or the fact that it is in use shall not affect the protection of the genetic resource or the rights of a traditional community over the genetic resource. 32. (1) Without prejudice to section three, a person shall not access genetic resources unless prior informed consent of the concerned traditional community is given and the person is in possession of an access permit. (2) A traditional community may enter into an access agreement with a user. (3) Subject to this Act, the granting of an access permit shall not be construed to constitute a permit to access traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources. (4) A traditional community shall obtain a fair and equitable share from benefits arising from the utilisation of its genetic resources. (5) A permit holder shall, when collecting genetic resources, be accompanied by an authorised person from the Agency or an appropriate institution designated by the Agency. (6) Except with the approval of the Agency, research based on a genetic resource, accessed in accordance with this Part, shall be carried out in Zambia with the participation of Zambian citizens designated by the Agency. (7) Where the Agency approves the undertaking of research on genetic resources outside Zambia, the institution sponsoring or hosting the research shall give a letter of assurance to the Agency agreeing to comply with the obligations, terms and conditions imposed by the Agency. (8) Without prejudice to section three, a person shall not export genetic resources unless that person is in possession of an export permit granted by an appropriate institution. 33. (1) Subject to section thirty-four, a person may apply, in the prescribed manner and form, to the Agency for a permit to access genetic resources. (2) The Agency shall, in consultation with the appropriate institution, examine the application in accordance with the terms, conditions and procedures specified in regulations issued under this Act. 467 Conditions to access and export of genetic resources Application and grant of access permit