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Tyrol Genetic Technology Precaution Law.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Tirol
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law 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