Gene Technology Act 2006
Part 5Licensing system
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Part 5 — Licensing system
- Simplified outline 26
Division 2 — Licence applications
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Person may apply for a licence 26
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Application may be withdrawn 27
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Regulator may require applicant to give further information 27
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Regulator must consider applications except in certain circumstances 28
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Regulator may consult with applicant 28
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Regulator must not use certain information in considering licence application 28
Division 3 — Initial consideration of licences for dealings not involving intentional release of a GMO into the environment
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Applications to which this Division applies 29
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What the Regulator must do in relation to application 29
Division 4 — Initial consideration of licences for dealings involving intentional release of a GMO into the environment
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Applications to which this Division applies 30
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Dealings that may pose significant risks to the health and safety of people or the environment 30
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Regulator must prepare risk assessment and risk management plan 32
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Matters Regulator must take into account in preparing risk assessment and risk management plan 32
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Public notification of risk assessment and risk management plan 34
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Regulator may take other actions 35
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Person may request copies of certain documents 36