If approval is given for a Scientific Collection\Research Permit the applicant will be required to pay a fee of BZ $200.00 to be paid in person upon receipt of approval.

The permit may be subject to special conditions. In addition, the applicant may be required to execute all necessary agreements.

Approval for any research and collection for commercial purposes will be subject to a suitable agreement herein reached between the Belize Government and the applicant and all other relevant shareholders. Such approval will only be given if the proposal does not compromise the obligation of the Belize Government under the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Central American Convention on Biological Diversity and any other relevant conventions adopted by the Belize Government.

If such approval is given, the applicant will be required to sign a biological transfer agreement where applicable with the local collaborating agency.

All researchers who do not fulfill the regulations and conditions set forth by the Forest Department will be dealt with in accordance with Section 16-(1) and (2) of the Wildlife Protection Act; Section 12-(1), (2) and (3) of the National Parks System Act; Section 18-(1), (2) and (3) of the Forest Act.