Gene Technology Act 2003
78Regulator may include dealings with GMOs on GMO
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78 Regulator may include dealings with GMOs on GMO register (1) The regulator may, in writing, determine that a dealing with a GMO is to be included on the GMO register if the regulator is satisfied that— (a) the dealing is, or has been, authorised by a GMO licence; or (b) the GMO— (i) is a GM product; and (ii) is a GMO only because of a regulation made under the definition of genetically modified organism, paragraph (c).
Part 6 Regulation of notifiable low risk dealings on GMO register (2) A determination under subsection (1) may be made— (a) on application by the holder of a licence authorising the dealing; or (b) on the regulator’s own initiative. (3) A determination under subsection (1) commences on the day stated in the determination.