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Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 79 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit the cultivation of certain genetically modified crops in designated areas of the State and to provide for their destruction in certain cases.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Genetic resources Prohibited crops Genetically modified organism (GMO) 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 24 December 2003.
Abstract

This Act provides for the designation of areas of the State in which the cultivation of genetically modified crops is prohibited. It also provides for the destruction of illicit crops, for compensation, for the designation of authorized officers and for their powers.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Australia | 2009

Keyword: Genetic resources, Prohibited crops, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Inspection, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX