Burgenland Genetic Technology Precaution Law. País/Territorio Austria Subdivisión territorial Burgenland Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Landesgesetzblatt für das Burgenland, Text No. 64, 29 July 2005, pp. 479-484. Título completoLaw on precautionary measures concerning genetic technology. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Control de la contaminación Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) EIA Inspección Autorización/permiso Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Europa Occidental Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 March 2005. Resumen The present Act by the regional government of Burgenland 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 Act is the protection of human beings and the environment against harmful effects of genetically manipulated organisms in order to grant a high degree of safety. The text consists of 15 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Regulations for bringing into circulation (3); Duty to as for authorization (4); Granting of authorization (5); Duty to inform the competent authorities (6); Fear of pollution (7); Competent authorities (8); Administrative proceedings (9); Inspection (10); Payment of compensation (11); Compensation for polluted products (12); Genetic Technology Register of Burgenland (13); Penalties (14); Final provisions (15) Texto completo Alemán Página web www.ris.bka.gv.at