Section 109(4)

A person who proposes to release genetically modified organisms— and this subsection applies, with the necessary modifications, to a person proposing to market organisms as it applies to a person proposing to release organisms. shall take all reasonable steps to keep himself informed, by reference to the nature of the organisms and the extent and manner of the release (including any precautions to be taken against their causing damage to the environment), what risks there are of damage to the environment being caused as a result of their being released; shall not release the organisms if it appears that, despite the precautions which can be taken, there is a risk of damage to the environment being caused as a result of their being released; and subject to paragraph (b) above, shall use the best available techniques not entailing excessive cost for preventing any damage to the environment being caused as a result of their being released;

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30