Genetic Technology Precaution Law. País/Territorio Austria Subdivisión territorial Salzburg Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Landesgesetzblatt für das Land Salzburg, Text No. 75, 10 September 2004, pp. 151-154. Título completoLaw on precautionary measures concerning genetic technology. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Legislación básica Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) Control de la contaminación EIA Acceso-a-la-información Recopilación de datos/informes Institución Inspección Conservación del ecosistema Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Europa Occidental Resumen A piece of basic legislation regulating the handling of and bringing into circulation genetically modified organisms, and the use of genetic analysis and genetic therapy for human beings. The principle aim of the present Act is to protect human beings and the environment from harmful effects of genetically manipulated organisms in order to grant a high degree of safety. The text consists of 12 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); General provisions concerning co-existence (3); Authorization (4); Information of the public (5); Restoration (6); Control (7); Indemnation (8); Register (9); Penalties (10); Entry into force and transitional provisions (11); Information procedures (12). Texto completo Alemán Página web www.ris.bka.gv.at