Genetically Modified Organisms Control Amendment Act 2014


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Genetically Modified Organisms Control Amendment Act 2014

An Act to amend the Genetically Modified Organisms Control Act 2004

[Royal Assent 25 September 2014]

Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly, in Parliament assembled, as follows:

1.   Short title

This Act may be cited as the Genetically Modified Organisms Control Amendment Act 2014 .

2.   Commencement

This Act commences on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

3.   Principal Act

In this Act, the Genetically Modified Organisms Control Act 2004 is referred to as the Principal Act.

4.    Section 36 amended (Expiry)

Section 36 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting "10 years" and substituting "15 years".

5.   Repeal of Act

This Act is repealed on the three hundred and sixty fifth day from the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

[Second reading presentation speech made in:

House of Assembly on 21 AUGUST 2014

Legislative Council on 28 AUGUST 2014]