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). Full text English References - Legislation 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rights/farmers' rights, Registration, Offences/penalties, Intellectual property rights/patents Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act no. 78/2004 on genetically modified organisms and genetic products.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