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Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997)

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Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations, 2010

2. Authority to conduct an activity

 

(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (2), no applicant may conduct any activity in the Republic of South Africa except in terms of a permit to undertake such an activity.

 

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1), a permit referred to in the said sub-regulation shall not be required for organisms that are used under conditions of contained use, at containment level 1 or 2 that have been registered in accordance with Regulation 8.

 

(3) An applicant shall, apart from complying with the provisions of these regulations, also comply with the provisions of all other laws regulating activities with genetically modified organisms.