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Law No. 11.460 regulating the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms within conservation areas.

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Type of law
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Abstract
This Law, consisting of seven articles, amends Law No. 9.985 on the National System of Protected Areas’ Management (SNUC). It regulates the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms within conservation areas and, in particular, prohibits research, cultivation and other activity related to GMO within indigenous lands and conservation areas. of GMOs inside the property of indigenous people and within conservation units, except for the Areas for Environment Conservation.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n. 11.460 - Dispõe sobre o plantio de organismos geneticamente modificados em unidades de conservação; acrescenta dispositivos à Lei no 9.985, de 18 de julho de 2000, e à Lei no 11.105, de 24 de março de 2005; revoga dispositivo da Lei no 10.814, de 15 de dezembro de 2003; e dá outras providências.