Sections 1 — Scope of the Act Sections 2 — Objectives of the Act Sections 3 — Establishment of the National Biosafety Authority Sections 4 — Functions of the Authority Sections 5 — The governing body Sections 6 — Conduct of business and affairs of the Board Sections 7 — Delegation of powers of the Authority Sections 8 — Chief executive officer Sections 9 — Staff of the Authority Sections 10 — Protection from personal liability Sections 11— Application for contained or confined use Sections 12 — Application for introduction into the environment Sections 13 — Application to import or place on the market Sections 14 — Application to export Sections 15 — Genetically modified organisms in transit Sections 16 — Confidential information Sections 17 — Acknowledgement of application Sections 18 — Gazette publication Sections 19 — Risk assessment and risk management Sections 20 — Exemption Sections 21 — Determination of the application Sections 22 — Communication of decision Sections 23 — Register Sections 24 — Review of approval Sections 25 — Withholding information Sections 26 — Appeals Tribunal Sections 27 — Technical advisory committee Sections 28 — Functions of the committee Sections 29 — Allowances Sections 30 — Conflict of interest Sections 31 — Functions of regulatory agencies Sections 32 — Unintentional release into the environment Sections 33 — Appointment of inspectors Sections 34 — Functions of inspectors Sections 35 — Funds of the Authority Sections 36 — Investment of funds Sections 37 — Financial year Sections 38 — Annual estimates Sections 39 — Accounts and audit Sections 40 — Regulations Sections 41 — Offences and penalties Sections 42 — Public awareness and participation Sections 43 — Civil liability and redress Sections 44 — Interpretation First Schedule Second Schedule Third Schedule Fourth Schedule Fifth Schedule