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Law No. 10.8014 regulating plantation and commercialization for the genetically modified soya bean production of 2004.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural land Authorization/permit Cereals/grains/rice Farming Agricultural commodities Crops/grasses Agricultural development Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biotechnology
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, composed of 17 articles, regulates the plantation and commercialization procedures for the genetically modified soya bean production in year 2004. It forbids the commercialization, in a State other than the production one, of grain of genetically modified soya bean produced as seed in 2003. It also forbids the plantation of genetically modified soya bean in the protected areas indicated by the Ministry of Environment. Finally, it enforces the non compliance fees set under article 7 of Law No. 10.688 of 13 June 2003.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 10.688 ruling on commercialization of the soya bean production of year 2003.

Legislation | Brazil | 2003

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Agricultural land, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Certification, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 11.105 ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) use and other provisions.

Legislation | Brazil | 2005

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Ecological production/organic production, Genetic resources, Inspection, Institution, Basic legislation, Biological control agents, Biotechnology, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 11.460 regulating the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms within conservation areas.

Legislation | Brazil | 2007

Keyword: Research, Indigenous peoples, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Policy/planning, Plant protection, Biotechnology, Protection of habitats, Use restrictions, Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX