Genetic Technology Precaution Law. Pays/Territoire Autriche Sous-division territoriale Salzburg Type du document Législation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Landesgesetzblatt für das Land Salzburg, Text No. 75, 10 September 2004, pp. 151-154. Titre completLaw on precautionary measures concerning genetic technology. Sujet Environnement gén. Mot clé Législation de base Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM) Lutte contre la pollution EIA Accès-à-l'information Collecte de données/déclarations Institution Inspection Préservation de l'écosystème Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Ouest Résumé 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). Texte intégral Allemand Site web www.ris.bka.gv.at