# The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (Commencement and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, Regulation 2: Provisions coming into force on 9th August 2026


The following provisions of the Act come into force on 9th August 2026—
(a) section 2 (collection), subject to the transitional provision in regulation 3;
(b) section 3 (utilisation) and the Schedule;
(c) section 4 (onward disclosure);
(d) section 5 (repositories);
(e) section 6 (databases);
(f) section 7 (supplementary provision);
(g) section 8 (exceptions);
(h) section 13 (guidance);
(i) section 21 (screening and procedure);
(j) section 24 (screening and procedure).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/827/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-act-2026-commencement-and-transitional-provision-regulations-2026/regulation-2
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