Gene Technology Act 2003
31Simplified outline—pt 4
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31 Simplified outline—pt 4 (a) deals with the regulation of dealings with GMOs; and (b) prohibits dealings with GMOs unless— (i) the person undertaking the dealing is authorised to do so by a GMO licence; or (ia) the dealing is specified in an emergency dealing determination; or (ii) the dealing is a notifiable low risk dealing (see division 6.2); or (iii) the dealing is an exempt dealing; or (iv) the dealing is included in the GMO register (see division 6.3); and (c) imposes heavier penalties on unlawful dealings that cause, or are likely to cause, significant damage to the health and safety of people or to the environment.