PART I GENERAL

Meaning of “damage to the environment” etc4

1

Section 107 of the Act (meaning of “damage to the environment” etc) is amended as follows.

2

For subsection (2) (meaning of “environment”) substitute—

2

The “environment” includes land, air and water and living organisms supported by any of those media.

3

In subsection (3)(meaning of “damage to the environment”) omit “to the living organisms supported by the environment”.

4

For subsection (6) (meaning of “harm”) substitute—

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“Harm” means adverse effects as regards the health of humans or the environment.

5

For subsection (9) (meaning of organism being under a person’s “control”) substitute—

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Organisms of any description are under the “control” of a person where he keeps them contained by measures designed to limit their contact with humans and the environment and to prevent or minimise the risk of harm.

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For subsection (11) (meaning of organism being “marketed”) substitute—

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Genetically modified organisms of any description are “marketed” by a person when products consisting of or including such organisms are placed on the market by being made available to other persons, whether or not for consideration.