Coexistence Ordinance (KoexV).

Country/Territory: Liechtenstein
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2011 (2020)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt, No. 89, 10 March 2011, 13 pp.
Long title: Ordinance on coexistence measures concerning the cultivation of genetically modified plants and the handling of harvested crop.

Subject: Environment gen.
Keyword: Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Authorization/permit Environmental planning Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Policy/planning
Geographical area: Alps, Europe, Western Europe

Abstract: The present Ordinance implements the Act of 25 November 2010 on handling of genetically modified, pathogenic or alien organisms (Organisms Act). In particular, the Ordinance regulates the : 1) cultivation of seeds of genetically modified plants and the handling of crops harvested thereof in agriculture, forestry and gardening; 2) ensures the coexistence of conventional and organic crop production with the cultivation of genetically modified plants. The text consists of 15 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Cultivation requirements (II); Separation of planting material (III); Final provisions (IV). One Annex is 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