Federal Act amending the Genetic Technology Act.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control GMO Liability/compensation EIA Research Inspection Institution Data collection/reporting

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Act introduces some substantial amendments to the Genetic Technology Act (BGBl. No. 510/1994). Inter alia, a Part VIa is added entitled “Civil liability” dealing with injury to persons and damage to property, effects on the environment, suspension of liability, restoration of the environment, registers, etc. The text consists of 2 articles.

Full text

German

Website

www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amends

Genetic Technology Act.

Legislation | Austria | 1994

Keyword: Basic legislation, GMO, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Inspection, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX