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Law No. 10.8014 regulating plantation and commercialization for the genetically modified soya bean production of 2004.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Law, composed of 17 articles, regulates the plantation and commercialization procedures for the genetically modified soya bean production in year 2004. It forbids the commercialization, in a State other than the production one, of grain of genetically modified soya bean produced as seed in 2003. It also forbids the plantation of genetically modified soya bean in the protected areas indicated by the Ministry of Environment. Finally, it enforces the non compliance fees set under article 7 of Law No. 10.688 of 13 June 2003.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra44393.pdf
Web site
http://www.senado.gov.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei Nº 10.814, de 15 de dezembro de 2003.
Amended by
Law No. 11.460 regulating the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms within conservation areas.
Law No. 11.105 ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) use and other provisions.
Implements
Law No. 10.688 ruling on commercialization of the soya bean production of year 2003.