Code of Virginia - Title 2.2 Administration Of Government - Chapter 55 Virginia Biotechnology Research Act

• 2.2-5500 Description unavailable
  Not set out. (2001, c. 844.) ...
• 2.2-5501 Definitions
  As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Affected localities" means the locality in which a regulated introduction is proposed to ...
• 2.2-5502 Exemptions from chapter to be determined by Department
  A. The Department may waive part or all of the requirements under this chapter for a specified regulated introduction if the Department determines that the ...
• 2.2-5503 Requirements for regulated introduction
  Except as provided under § 2.2-5502, no person may commence a regulated introduction unless the person: 1. Provides to the Department all of the following ...
• 2.2-5504 Public notice of proposed regulated introduction
  Within fifteen days after receiving the information required under § 2.2-5503, the Department shall publish notice and a brief description of the proposed regulated introduction. ...
• 2.2-5505 Comment on proposed regulated introduction
  A. The Department and any affected locality may prepare formal comments on the regulated introduction for submission to the federal regulator for that regulated introduction. ...
• 2.2-5506 Confidential business information; Department to establish procedures
  A. Except as provided in subsections B and C, the Department and any affected locality shall keep confidential any information received under this chapter if ...
• 2.2-5507 Enforcement
  The Department shall enforce the provisions of §§ 2.2-5503 and 2.2-5506. Actions to enforce this chapter by injunctive and any other relief appropriate for enforcement ...
• 2.2-5508 Penalties
  A civil penalty of not more than $500 may be assessed by the Department against any person who violates any provision of this chapter. In ...
• 2.2-5509 Limitation on local regulation
  No locality shall enact any regulation or ordinance regulating or prohibiting (i) the planned introduction of genetically engineered organisms into the environment or (ii) biotechnology ...

Last modified: April 2, 2009