Gene Technology Act 2006
Part 4Regulation of dealings with GMOs
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Part 4 — Regulation of dealings with GMOs
- Simplified outline 20
Division 2 — Dealings with GMOs must be licensed
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Person not to deal with a GMO without a licence 20
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Person not to deal with a GMO without a licence — strict liability offence 22
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Person must not breach conditions of a GMO licence 22
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Person must not breach conditions of a GMO licence — strict liability offence 24
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Person must not breach conditions on GMO Register 24
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Offence relating to notifiable low risk dealings 25
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Aggravated offences — significant damage to health or safety of people or to the environment 25