(1)
An application made under section 40 to develop a new organism in containment may, instead of specifying the information required by or under section 40(2), describe—
a project for the development of genetically modified organisms; and
the identity of the host organisms; and
the nature and range of the proposed genetic modifications.
(2)
After the Authority receives an application under section 40 that complies with subsection (1), the Authority may make a rapid assessment of the adverse effects of carrying out the project if it is satisfied that—
any host organism specified for the project meets the criteria for host organisms prescribed in regulations made under section 41; and
any genetic modification specified for the project meets the criteria for genetic modification procedures prescribed in regulations made under section 41.
(3)
If the Authority has completed a rapid assessment under subsection (2), the Authority may—
approve the application; and
impose controls providing for each of the matters specified in Schedule 3 as the Authority thinks fit; and
direct the applicant to provide progress reports on the development at the times specified or required by the Authority.
Section 42A: inserted, on 30 October 2003, by section 23 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 54).