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Closed System Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Liechtenstein
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt, No. 91, 10 March 2011, 38 pp.
Long title
Ordinance on the handling of pathogenic organisms in closed systems.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Enforcement/compliance Genetic resources Animal welfare Offences/penalties Plant protection Biotechnology
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Act on the handling of genetically modified, pathogenic or alien organisms (Organisms Act) of 25 November 2010. The purpose of the present Ordinance is to protect human beings and the environment, in particular animals and plants and their organized communities and their living space against harmful or annoying effects through the handling of pathogenic organisms in closed systems. The text consists of 24 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Requirements of handling with pathogenic organisms in closed systems (II); Implementation (III); Final provisions (IV). Four Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.gesetze.li

References - Legislation

Implements

Organisms Act (UCITSG).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2011 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX