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Organisms Act.

Country/Territory
Liechtenstein
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt, No. 4 , 11 January 2011, 35 pp.
Long title
Act on the handling of genetically modified, pathogenic or alien organisms.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
GMO Basic legislation Pollution control Authorization/permit Environmental planning Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to protect human beings, animals, plants and the environment against genetically modified, pathogenic or alien organisms. The text consists of 71 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Handling of genetically modified organisms (II); Handling of pathogenic organisms (IV); Handling of alien organisms (V); Organization and implementation (VI); Procedure and legal remedies (VII); Liability of third parties (VII); Penalties (VIII); Transitional and finale provisions (IX).

Full text
German
Website
www.gesetze.li