Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023

21 Meaning of “Part 2 obligation”

(1) In this Act “Part 2 obligation” means any requirement, other than one within subsection (2), imposed—

(a) by or under this Part, or

(b) by a compliance notice or stop notice issued in connection with a requirement imposed by or under this Part,

including, in particular, a requirement imposed by an inspector in exercise of the inspector’s functions.

(2) The following are not Part 2 obligations—

(a) a request made in an information notice (within the meaning of section 23) given by an advisory body, or

(b) any obligation of the Secretary of State, an advisory body or an inspector.

(3) Regulations may provide for references to a failure to comply with a Part 2 obligation to include references to providing or recording information, or making a statement, that is false or misleading—

(a) in purported compliance with a Part 2 obligation, or

(b) in connection with any application or review, or any proposal to suspend or revoke a confirmation or authorisation, under this Part.

(4) For the purposes of this section “requirement” includes “prohibition”.

(5) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.