Gene Technology Act 2006 (WA)

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Gene Technology Act 2006

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Gene Technology Act 2006 ContentsPart 1 — Preliminary1 — Purpose and short title2 — Commencement3. Object of Act 24. Regulatory framework to achieve object 25. Nationally consistent scheme 36. Act to bind the Crown 37. External Territories 38. Offences 38A. Numbering 48B. Notes 48C. Outlines 4Part 2 — Interpretation and operation of ActDivision 1 — Simplified outline9. Simplified outline 5Division 2 — Definitions10. Definitions 511. Meaning of intentional release of a GMO into the environment 1112. Meaning of corresponding State law 1112A. Meaning of reckless 11Division 3 — Operation of Act13. Operation of Act 1214. Wind‑back of reach of Act 1215. Relationship to other State laws 12Division 4 — Provisions to facilitate a nationally consistent schemeSubdivision A — General provisions16. State laws may operate concurrently 1317. Conferral of functions on Commonwealth officers and bodies 1318. No doubling‑up of liabilities 1319. Review of certain decisions 1320. Things done for multiple purposes 14Subdivision B — Policy principles, policy guidelines and codes of practice21. Ministerial Council may issue policy principles 1422. Consultation on policy principles 1523. Ministerial Council may issue policy guidelines 1524. Ministerial Council may issue codes of practice 16Part 3 — The Gene Technology Regulator25. Simplified outline 1726. The Gene Technology Regulator 1727. Functions of the Regulator 1728. Powers of the Regulator 1829. Delegation 1830. Independence of the Regulator 19Part 4 — Regulation of dealings with GMOsDivision 1 — Simplified outline31. Simplified outline 20Division 2 — Dealings with GMOs must be licensed32. Person not to deal with a GMO without a licence 2033. Person not to deal with a GMO without a licence — strict liability offence 2234. Person must not breach conditions of a GMO licence 2235. Person must not breach conditions of a GMO licence — strict liability offence 2436. Person must not breach conditions on GMO Register 2437. Offence relating to notifiable low risk dealings 2538. Aggravated offences — significant damage to health or safety of people or to the environment 25Part 5 — Licensing systemDivision 1 — Simplified outline39. Simplified outline 26Division 2 — Licence applications40. Person may apply for a licence 2641. Application may be withdrawn 2742. Regulator may require applicant to give further information 2743. Regulator must consider applications except in certain circumstances 2844. Regulator may consult with applicant 2845. Regulator must not use certain information in considering licence application 28Division 3 — Initial consideration of licences for dealings not involving intentional release of a GMO into the environment46. Applications to which this Division applies 2947. What the Regulator must do in relation to application 29Division 4 — Initial…

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