Gene Technology Act 2003
145Simplified outline—pt 10
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145 Simplified outline—pt 10 (a) authorises the regulator to give directions to a licence holder or to a person covered by a licence if— (i) the regulator believes the person is not complying with this Act; and (ii) the regulator believes it is necessary to give the directions to protect the health and safety of people or to protect the environment, or for certain other reasons; and (aa) authorises the regulator to give directions to a person permitted by an emergency dealing determination to deal with a GMO if— (i) the regulator believes that the person is not complying with this Act; and (ii) the regulator believes that it is necessary to do so in order to protect the health and safety of people or to protect the environment or for certain other reasons; and (b) authorises the Supreme Court to issue injunctions, and contains a forfeiture provision. Note This section differs from the Commonwealth Act, s 145.