Release Ordinance. Country/Territory Liechtenstein Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt, No. 90, 10 March 2011, 31 pp. Long titleOrdinance on the handling of pathogen or alien organisms in the environment. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is to protect human beings, animals and the environment, as well as biological diversity and their sustainable use against threat and interference through handling of pathogenic or alien organisms. The text consists of 35 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Requirements for the handling of pathogenic or alien organisms in the environment (II); Conduct of experimental releases (III); Enforcement (IV); Final provisions (V). Full text German Website www.gesetze.li References - Legislation Implements Organisms Act (UCITSG). Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2011 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX