Tyrol Genetic Technology Precaution Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Tirol Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on precautionary measures concerning genetic engineering. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Pollution control EIA Inspection Ecosystem preservation Liability/compensation Registration Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Act regulates the handling, and bringing into circulation, of genetically modified organisms, as well as the use of genetic analysis and genetic therapy for human beings. Purpose of this Law is the protection of human beings and the environment against harmful effects of genetically manipulated organisms in order to ensure a high degree of safety. The text consists of 14 articles as follows: Purpose, sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Provisions on transport (3); Duty to notify (4); Proceedings (5); Duty to give information (6); Undesired spreading (7); Competent authorities (8); Compensation (9); Inspection (10); Transfer of property rights (11); Genetic Technology Register of Tyrol (12); Penalties (13); Final provisions (14). Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Amended by Law amending the Tyrol Genetic Technology Precaution Law. Legislation | Austria | 2012 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Pollution control, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX