Genetically Modified Crops Management Act 2004. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision South Australia Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the designation of areas of the State for the purposes of preserving for marketing purposes the identity of certain food crops according to whether they are genetically modified crops or non-genetically modified crops; to provide for the segregation of genetically modified food crops and their products in appropriate cases; to provide for associated regulatory powers; to provide certain protections with respect to the spread of genetically modified plant material; and for other purposes. 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 Abstract This Act provides for the designation of areas of the State in which the cultivation of genetically modified crops is prohibited with the intent of preserving the identity of certain food crops. The Act provides for the establishment and organization of the Genetically Modified Crops Advisory Committee, it provides for inspections and for the enforcement of the Act, including the destruction of illicit crops or material and offences under the Act. Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Genetically Modified Crops Management (Designation of Areas) Regulations 2004. Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2004) Keyword: Genetic resources, Prohibited crops Source: FAO, FAOLEX Genetically Modified Crops Management (Designation of Areas) Regulations 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2008 Keyword: Genetic resources, Prohibited crops Source: FAO, FAOLEX Genetically Modified Crops Management Regulations 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2008 Keyword: Genetic resources, Prohibited crops Source: FAO, FAOLEX