Burgenland Genetic Technology Precaution Law. Pays/Territoire Autriche Sous-division territoriale Burgenland Type du document Législation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Landesgesetzblatt für das Burgenland, Text No. 64, 29 July 2005, pp. 479-484. Titre completLaw on precautionary measures concerning genetic technology. Sujet Environnement gén. Mot clé Lutte contre la pollution Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM) EIA Inspection Autorisation/permis Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Ouest Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 March 2005. Résumé 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) Texte intégral Allemand Site web www.ris.bka.gv.at