79Regulator not to make determination unless risks can be

79 Regulator not to make determination unless risks can be managed (1) The regulator must not make a determination under section 78 (1) about a dealing with a GMO unless the regulator is satisfied that— (a) any risks posed by the dealing are minimal; and (b) it is not necessary for people undertaking the dealing to hold, or be covered by, a GMO licence to protect the health and safety of people or to protect the environment. (2) For subsection (1), the regulator must have regard to the following: (a) any data available to the regulator about adverse effects posed by the dealing; (b) any other information about risks associated with the dealing of which the regulator is aware, including information given to the regulator by a licence holder under section 65 or by someone else under section 66; (c) whether there is a need for the dealing to be subject to conditions; (d) any other information about whether the dealing should be authorised by a GMO licence. (3) The regulator may have regard to any other matters the regulator considers relevant.

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