Burgenland Genetic Technology Precaution Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Burgenland Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Landesgesetzblatt für das Burgenland, Text No. 64, 29 July 2005, pp. 479-484. Long titleLaw on precautionary measures concerning genetic technology. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) EIA Inspection Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 March 2005. Abstract The present Act by the regional government of Burgenland Act regulates the handling and bringing into circulation of genetically modified organisms, as well as the use of genetic analysis and genetic therapy for human beings. Purpose of this Act is the protection of human beings and the environment against harmful effects of genetically manipulated organisms in order to grant a high degree of safety. The text consists of 15 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Regulations for bringing into circulation (3); Duty to as for authorization (4); Granting of authorization (5); Duty to inform the competent authorities (6); Fear of pollution (7); Competent authorities (8); Administrative proceedings (9); Inspection (10); Payment of compensation (11); Compensation for polluted products (12); Genetic Technology Register of Burgenland (13); Penalties (14); Final provisions (15) Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at