Control of Genetically Modified Crops Act 2004. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Victoria Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Plant production Prohibited crops Biotechnology Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 12 May 2004. Abstract This Act provides for designation of areas of the State for the purpose of preserving the identity of genetically modified (GM) crops or non-GM crops for marketing purposes, and prohibits or restricts the cultivation of GM crops, or other dealings with GM crops or GM crop related material. Full text English Website www.legislation.vic.gov.au