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Genetically Modified Crops Management Act 2004.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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