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Genetic Technology Precaution Law.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Salzburg
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Landesgesetzblatt für das Land Salzburg, Text No. 75, 10 September 2004, pp. 151-154.
Long title
Law on precautionary measures concerning genetic technology.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Genetically modified organism (GMO) Pollution control EIA Access-to-information Data collection/reporting Institution Inspection Ecosystem preservation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

A piece of basic legislation regulating the handling of and bringing into circulation genetically modified organisms, and the use of genetic analysis and genetic therapy for human beings. The principle aim of the present Act is to protect human beings and the environment from harmful effects of genetically manipulated organisms in order to grant a high degree of safety. The text consists of 12 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); General provisions concerning co-existence (3); Authorization (4); Information of the public (5); Restoration (6); Control (7); Indemnation (8); Register (9); Penalties (10); Entry into force and transitional provisions (11); Information procedures (12).

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at