Gene Technology Act (GTA)
Amended by No I of the FA of 16 June 2017, in force since 1 Jan. 2018 (AS 2017 6667; BBl 2016 6521).
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Art. 35 Criminal provisions
1 Any person who wilfully: a. handles genetically modified organisms in such a way that the principles of Articles 6–9 are violated; b. in handling genetically modified or pathogenic organisms fails to take all necessary containment measures or carries out activities in contained systems without notification or authorisation (Art. 10); c. releases genetically modified organisms for experimental purposes or puts them into circulation without permission (Art. 11 para. 1 and 12 para. 1); d. puts genetically modified organisms into circulation without informing and instructing the recipient appropriately (Art. 15 para. 1); e. handles genetically modified organisms contrary to instructions (Art. 15 para. 2); f. violates provisions on product flow segregation and on the precautions to prevent contamination (Art. 16); g. puts genetically modified organisms into circulation without labelling them as such for the recipient (Art. 17 para. 1); h. violates the provisions on the labelling of produc
Art. 35 — Inserted by No I of the FA of 16 June 2017, in force since 1 Jan. 2018 (AS 2017 6667; BBl 2016 6521). Para. 1 let. d — Amended by No I of the FA of 19 March 2010, in force since 1 Aug. 2010 (AS 2010 3233; BBl 2009 5435). Para. 1 let. g — Amended by No I of the FA of 19 March 2010, in force since 1 Aug. 2010 (AS 2010 3233; BBl 2009 5435). Para. 1 let. tab — Amended by No I of the FA of 19 March 2010, in force since 1 Aug. 2010 (AS 2010 3233; BBl 2009 5435). Para. 2 — Repealed by No I of
Art. 35a Administrative measures
The following administrative measures may be taken in respect of infringements of this Act, its implementing provisions or decisions issued on the basis thereof: a. prohibition of activities; b. withdrawal of authorisations; c. substitute performance against reimbursement of costs; d. confiscation; e. forfeiture and destruction; f. a charge of up to CHF 10,000 or the value of the gross receipts from products put unlawfully into circulation.
Art. 35a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 16 June 2017, in force since 1 Jan. 2018 (AS 2017 6667; BBl 2016 6521).