S.L. 549.111 ст. 7Application for prior informed consent and confidential information.

(1) The user requesting prior informed consent for the utilisation of genetic resources, hereinafter referred to as "the applicant", shall submit in writing an application to the competent authority or the concerned assistant authority at least six months prior to utilisation.

(2) The application shall be accompanied by the relevant documents and any other requisite information as specified by the competent authority or the concerned assistant authority: Provided that the competent authority or the concerned assistant authority may request any additional document and information as reasonably and objectively justified.

(3) Unless the applicant indicates that parts of the application should be treated as confidential by the competent authority, the competent authority shall forward the information contained in the application to the relevant assistant authorities as it deems necessary.

(4) In no case may the following information be kept confidential:

(a) the name and address of the applicant;

(b) the institution, if any, requiring the authorisation;

(c) the species involved;

(d) the aim and purpose of the application;

(e) the benefits arising from the permit;

(f) the possible impacts on local biodiversity, including the species, biotype, natural habitat, or area involved;

(g) the evaluation of foreseeable effects, in particular any harmful effects on the environment.

(5) The competent authority or the relevant assistant authority shall not divulge to third parties any information provided in the application.