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

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Research Indigenous peoples Genetically modified organism (GMO) Policy/planning Plant protection Biotechnology Protection of habitats Use restrictions Community management Protection of species
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 day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of seven articles, amends Law No. 9.985 on the National System of Protected Areas’ Management – SNUC. It regulates the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms within conservation areas and, in particular, prohibits research, cultivation and other activity related to GMO within indigenous lands and conservation areas. of GMOs inside the property of indigenous people and within conservation units, except for the Areas for Environment Conservation.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.mpba.mp.br

References - Legislation

Amends

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. 9.985 establishing the National System of Protected Areas Management - SNUC.

Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2008)

Keyword: EIA, Basic legislation, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Research, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Biodiversity, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Brazil | 2003

Keyword: Agricultural land, Authorization/permit, Cereals/grains/rice, Farming, Agricultural commodities, Crops/grasses, Agricultural development, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX