Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

GENE TECHNOLOGY ACT 2003 (NO. 57 OF 2003) - SECT 78

    (1)     The regulator may, in writing, determine that a dealing with a GMO is to be included on the GMO register if the regulator is satisfied that—

        (a)     the dealing is, or has been, authorised by a GMO licence; or

        (b)     the GMO—

              (i)     is a GM product; and

              (ii)     is a GMO only because of regulations made under the definition of "genetically modified organism", paragraph (c).

    (2)     A determination under subsection (1) may be made—

        (a)     on application by the holder of a licence authorising the dealing; or

        (b)     on the regulator's own initiative.

    (3)     A determination under subsection (1) commences on the day stated in the determination.

    (4)     If the determination was made on application by the holder of a GMO licence authorising the dealing, the day must not be before the licence ceases to be in force.

Note     The Commonwealth Act, s 78 (4) provides for determinations to be disallowable instruments.