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Genetically Modified Organisms Control Act 2004
28CConditions on importation of thing containing GMO
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28C Conditions on importation of thing containing GMO
(1) The Secretary, by public notice, may impose any conditions on the importation into the State of a thing, or a thing of a class, which the Secretary reasonably believes may contain a GMO if the Secretary considers it necessary to do so to prevent a GMO being introduced into a GMO-free area.
(2) If a person imports into the State a thing, or a thing of a class, in respect of which the Secretary has imposed conditions under subsection (1) , the person must comply with those conditions.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.