📜 Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Bill 2003
Assented toLABill 1897 May 2003
This Bill allows the WA State Government to designate areas where specific genetically modified (GM) food crops cannot be grown, aiming to protect non-GM crop markets and the State's 'clean, green' reputation. It establishes offences and penalties for cultivating prohibited GM crops.
Impact
Farmers, agricultural businesses, and consumers are affected. It matters because it could protect WA's non-GM markets and reputation, but may also restrict agricultural innovation and choice.
Key Changes
["Allows the designation of GM-free areas within WA.", "Creates an offence for knowingly cultivating prohibited GM crops in designated areas.", "Provides for the destruction of prohibited GM crops and potential compensation."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA7 May 2003
- LA Second Reading MovedLA7 May 2003
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 June 2003
- LA Consideration in DetailLA17 June 2003
- LA Third ReadingLA19 June 2003
- LC Second Reading MovedLC24 June 2003
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC5 Dec 2003
- LC AmendedLC10 Dec 2003
- LC Third ReadingLC11 Dec 2003
Affected Sectors
agricultureenvironment
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