A piece of basic legislation regulating the handling of and bringing into circulation genetically modified organisms, and the use of genetic analysis and genetic therapy for human beings. The principle aim of the present Act is to protect human beings and the environment from harmful effects of genetically manipulated organisms in order to grant a high degree of safety. The text consists of 12 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); General provisions concerning co-existence (3); Authorization (4); Information of the public (5); Restoration (6); Control (7); Indemnation (8); Register (9); Penalties (10); Entry into force and transitional provisions (11); Information procedures (12).
Austria · 2004-07-07