The Saeima has adopted and the President promulgated the following laws: the movement of genetically modified organisms Act to make genetically modified organisms Act (of the Republic of Latvia Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers rapporteur, 2008, no. 1, 2009, no 16; Latvian journal, 2009, no. 194; 2010, nr. 205.) the amendments are as follows: 1. Article 1: expressions of paragraph 1 by the following: "1) body: any reproducible (able to reproduce) or transferring genetic material capable of biological entity;" Add to article 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of the paragraph by the following: 11) "genetically modified organism-organism, with the exception of people in which the genetic material using at least one of the in paragraph 2 of this article, the following methods are converted differently than natural crossing or natural rekombinēj; 12) the micro-organism: any celulār or celulār, not reproducible or capable of transferring genetic material microbiological entity, also a virus, viroid, animal and plant cells in culture; 13) genetically modified micro-organism: a micro-organism in which the genetic material using at least one of the in paragraph 2 of this article, the following methods are converted differently than natural crossing or natural rekombinēj; "; make paragraph 2 subparagraph "b" as follows: "(b)) methods associated with the organism or micro-organism outside up into an organism of heritable material or micro-organisms, also using direct, mikroinkapsulācij, introduction,"; Express points 3 and 4 by the following: "3) movements of genetically modified organisms — activities relating to genetically modified micro-organisms and genetically modified organisms deliberate release; 4) genetically modified micro-organisms: any activity carried out in relation to genetically modified micro-organisms, which are controlled through specific measures that effectively limit the exposure to micro-organisms and the impact on the environment; " Add to article 4.1 of the following paragraph: "41) genetically modified organisms deliberate release — a deliberate release of genetically modified organisms into the environment for experimental or market penetration without specific measures to restrict genetically modified organism direct interface with the environment."; make paragraph 5 by the following: "5) genetically modified organisms into the environment for experimental — experimental genetically modified organisms into the environment for experimental distribution, associated with their further use in agriculture or other sectors of the economy, or for other specific purposes, without special measures to restrict genetically modified organism direct interface with the environment as well as the use of medicinal products in clinical trials, which contain genetically modified organisms, consisting of, or produced from them;" make point 7 by the following: ' 7) coexistence — a series of measures, which are used to prevent genetically modified organisms deliberate presence in conventional and organic crops or in the bee products; ". 2. Express article 2 by the following: ' article 2. The purpose of the law

The law aims to achieve a high level of safety in all genetically modified organisms chain, to prevent adverse effects on human and animal health or the environment, preserve biodiversity, promote sustainable development of agriculture and biotechnology, including genetically modified crops alongside organic existence and the conventional agriculture. " 3. Article 3: to replace in paragraph 1, the word "distribution" with the words "deliberate release"; Replace in paragraph 3, the words "genetically modified organisms spreading environment or market" with the words "the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms"; Replace paragraph 5, the words "release into the environment or the market" with the words "deliberate release". 4. Put 4 of the second paragraph of article 2, paragraphs 3 and 4 by the following: "2. the use of the medicinal products) in clinical research, which contain genetically modified organisms, consisting of or derived from them, except in the risk assessment in accordance with the legislation on genetically modified organisms deliberate release, monitoring and authorisation procedures, as well as the arrangements for providing information on the movement of genetically modified organisms and public involvement in the decision-making process; 3) organisms and micro-organisms obtained through such methods [provided that those methods are not associated with recombinant nucleic acid molecules or genetically modified organisms (microorganisms)]: (a)), (b) mutaģenēz) plant cell fusion, the protoplast fusion, which may result in the exchange of genetic material, even if using traditional breeding methods (only body), c), (d) fertilizācij in vitro conjugation, transduction) , transformation and similar natural processes, polyploidy induction, e) f) prokaryotic cell fusion, the protoplast fusion, the result of which, on the occurrence of certain physiological processes can lead to the exchange of genetic material (only for micro-organisms), g) eukaryotic cell fusion, the protoplast fusion hybridoma generation and plant cell fusion (only apply to micro-organisms), h) pašklonēšan that the resulting micro-organism is not dangerous to humans, animals or plants and may not cause the disease the nucleic acid extraction, from such organisms, cells, after which follow or not follow all corresponding nucleic acid, or its synthetic equivalent, enzymatic or mechanical processing to cause modification of the genetic material and genetic material of the same species enter or filoģenētisk near the related species of organism cells with which the genetic information exchange is also possible natural physiological conditions (only apply to micro-organisms); 4) genetically modified micro-organisms, which meet the safety criteria laid down in the regulations on genetically modified micro-organisms and the use of the authorization. " 5. Article 5: replace the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, the words "contained use of organisms and the authorisation procedures" with the words "contained use, authorisation and revocation order"; Replace paragraph 2 of the first paragraph, the words "distributed environment or market" with the words "deliberate release"; make the first part of paragraph 4 by the following: "4) issued rules on coexistence between genetically modified crops, regulating the requirements of coexistence between genetically modified crops and the order in which monitors, controls and logs the genetically modified crop growers, deleted them from genetically modified crops breeder record and exchange with genetically modified crops information contained in the register keeper;"; make the third paragraph as follows: "(3) the Cabinet of Ministers may establish temporary prohibitions and restrictions in the European Union authorised genetically modified organisms in the distribution market in Latvia or in its territory, if appropriate new or additional scientific data, in particular of genetically modified organisms in the distribution market can harm human or animal health or the environment. On the prohibition or restriction shall immediately inform the European Commission and the Member States of the European Union. "; to supplement the article with the fourth paragraph as follows: "(4) the Cabinet of Ministers may establish prohibitions or restrictions in the European Union authorised genetically modified organisms for the production of specially protected natural territories, in order to avoid certain areas of the endangered biodiversity." 6. in article 8: (1) be expressed as follows: "1") on the basis of laws and regulations on the movement of genetically modified organisms, and subject to the opinion of the Commission of scientific experts and genetically modified organisms, the proposal of the Supervisory Board shall issue the authorisation: a) genetically modified micro-organisms, b) distribution of genetically modified organisms into the environment for experimental, c) genetically modified organisms in the distribution market, except the permission of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed (text with EEA relevance) (hereinafter referred to as the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003); "; Replace in paragraph 2, the words "release into the environment or the market" with the words "deliberate release". 7. Turn off the article 10. 8. Express article 11 and 12 as follows: "article 11. Public limited liability company "Latvian environment, geology and Meteorology Centre" competence

State limited liability company "Latvian environment, geology and Meteorology Centre" after receipt of the application from a person who knowingly distribute genetically modified organisms, preparing the monitoring program. Based on the results of the monitoring carried out, persons who knowingly distribute genetically modified organisms shall inform the Ministry of agriculture on risk management and environmental protection measures, which are to be implemented by carrying out activities with genetically modified organisms and the deliberate release. 12. article. National environmental service competence the national environmental service in accordance with the laws and regulations on environmental protection and on environmental impact assessment in a controlled environmental conditions during the proliferation of genetically modified organisms into the environment for experimental, and genetically modified crops. " 9. Replace article 14, the word "organism" with the word "micro-organisms". 10. Add to article 15 with the fourth paragraph as follows: "(4) scientific experts the Commission prepared and submitted to the food and veterinary service of the scientific view of this law article 8, referred to in paragraph 2 of the genetically modified organisms for the risk assessment." 11. Replace the title of chapter III, 17, 18 and article 19, the word "organism" (fold) with the word "micro-organism" (fold). 12. Replace the title of chapter IV, the words "release into the environment or the market" with the words "deliberate release". 13. Express article 20 the following: "article 20. The rights and duties associated with genetically modified organisms deliberate release (1) in order to spread the genetically modified organisms to the environment tests, the person who has created a genetically modified organisms needed to receive food and veterinary service authorization in accordance with the legislation on genetically modified organisms deliberate release, monitoring and authorisation procedures, as well as the arrangements for providing information on the movement of genetically modified organisms and public involvement in the decision-making process. (2) in order to distribute genetically modified organisms on the market, the person who has created a genetically modified organisms needed to receive one of the following permissions: 1) authorization in accordance with the legislation on genetically modified organisms deliberate release, monitoring and authorisation procedures, as well as the arrangements for providing information on the movement of genetically modified organisms and public involvement in the decision-making process; 2) according to the other European Union Member State competent institutions; 3) European Parliament and Council Regulation No 1829/2003 lays down the permissions. (3) the right to grow genetically modified crops are genetically modified crops growers registered person if the creator of a genetically modified organism is issued pursuant to the authorisation referred to in the second subparagraph. Genetically modified crop growers will ensure compliance with the rules of coexistence under the legislation on the coexistence of genetically modified crops. " 14. off 21. 15. Express article 22, second paragraph as follows: "(2) the municipality, subject to socio-economic, climatic or environmental conditions, or evaluating methods of agricultural activity, on its own initiative or on the basis of the proposal of the person with the local binding rules might specify that genetically modified crops for the production of the respective administrative territory or in a part thereof." 16. Make article 23 and 24 by the following: ' article 23. Antibiotic resistant genes using

Prohibited to deliberately spread of genetically modified organisms, which contain genes that encode resistance to be used in human or veterinary antibiotics, if a particular genetically modified organism in gene transfer may influence the risk assessment has found that this genetically modified organism negatively affects human and animal health or the environment. Article 24. The duties of the person the Person who obtained the authorization of genetically modified organisms deliberate release, has the following responsibilities: 1) to comply with the conditions of the authorisation for genetically modified organisms deliberate release; 2) to ensure the monitoring of the implementation of the measures and informing the competent authority of the results in accordance with the legislation on genetically modified organisms deliberate release, monitoring and authorisation procedures, as well as the arrangements for providing information on the movement of genetically modified organisms and public involvement in the decision-making process; 3) to take appropriate measures and to stop genetically modified organisms deliberate release, as well as inform the relevant competent authorities and the public, if new information has become available and there is reason to believe that there is a risk to human and animal health or the environment. " 17. in article 28: make the first paragraph by the following: "(1) the public — any individual, as well as associations and foundations — have the right to submit proposals or to express their views to the competent institution, before it shall issue the authorisation for genetically modified organisms."; replace the second paragraph, the words "distributed environment or market" with the words "deliberate release"; make the third paragraph as follows: "(3) the competent institution shall involve the public in the decision-making process, before a decision is taken on the movement of genetically modified organisms." 18. Replace article 30, second paragraph, the words "modified organism distribution" with the words "the deliberate release of GMOs". 19. Replace article 32, the words "the State Labour Inspectorate and the State Agency of medicines" by the words "and national labour inspection". 20. Article 33: make the first part of paragraph 3 as follows: "3) if serious threats to human and animal health or the environment, shall promptly determine the restrictions or prohibitions, informing the public about it." make the second paragraph as follows: "(2) if there is a serious risk to human or animal health or the environment or is in violation of the movement of genetically modified organisms in the regulatory requirements of the law, the right to set limits or prohibitions on genetically modified organisms in circulation are: 1) the food and veterinary service, genetically modified micro-organisms for use and genetically modified organisms deliberate release; 2) National Labour Inspectorate: genetically modified micro-organisms use; 3) national environmental service — genetically modified organisms into the environment for experimental and genetically modified crops; 4) national plant protection services — genetically modified crops cultivation. '; to make the fourth subparagraph by the following: "(4) the food and Veterinary Office has the right to revoke the authorization of genetically modified micro-organisms for use and genetically modified organisms deliberate release, if there is a breach of the genetically modified organism within the regulatory requirements of the law." 21. transitional provisions be supplemented with paragraph 5 by the following: "5. The Cabinet of Ministers until July 1, 2013 manages this law article 5, paragraph 4 of the first paragraph of the above cabinet." 22. Make informative reference to European Union directives as follows: "Informative reference to European Union directives, the law includes provisions resulting from: 1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001, Directive 2001/18/EC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC; 2) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 directive 2009/41/EC on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (recast) (text with EEA relevance) ". The law shall enter into force on 10 July 2012. The Parliament adopted the law of June 21, 2012.
The President a. Smith in 2012 on July 5.