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Act on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms and Products.

Country/Territory
Czechia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Animal health Genetically modified organism (GMO) Drugs Biotechnology Genetic resources
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act commenced on 1 January 2001.
Abstract

The Act lays down the obligations of persons and the competence of the administrative authorities in the use of genetically modified organisms and products. In the use of genetically modified organisms and products, every individual shall be obliged to protect the health of human beings and animals, the environment and biological diversity (sect. 3). Authorization for the use of genetically modified organisms and products pursuant to this Act shall arise through a decision on registration in the list (sect. 3). An application for registration onto the List shall be submitted by the user to the Ministry of Environment. Genetically modified organisms and products that have not been placed on the market in the Czech Republic may be imported, exported or placed in transit only by a user registered in the List of Users (sect. 10). The Act includes detailed provisions on penalties related to this law (sect. 21).

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Amended by

Act on the marketing of seeds and seedlings and amending some other acts.

Legislation | Czechia | 2003

Keyword: Plant production, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Internal trade, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Registration, Offences/penalties, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Act no. 78/2004 on genetically modified organisms and genetic products.

Legislation | Czechia | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Biotechnology, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX