Minn. R. agency 141, ch. 4420, pt. 4420.0020
A release permit is required for all releases of genetically engineered organisms except as provided in parts 4420.0070, subpart 3; 4420.0075; and 4420.0080, and Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.94, paragraph (c).
The use of a genetically engineered organism in a containment facility is not a release and does not require a release permit.
The use of a genetically engineered organism in a facility that does not meet the requirements of a containment facility but has been found by the board to provide adequate containment for the specific use proposed is not a release and does not require a release permit.
The use of a genetically engineered organism in a facility that does not meet the requirements of a containment facility but has been found, by an agency with a significant environmental permit and the authority under law to determine adequate containment, to provide adequate containment for the specific use proposed is not a release and does not require a release permit.
After August 3, 1992, any person who proposes to use a genetically engineered organism must comply with this chapter.
Any person who by July 1, 1992, has received a declaration of no potential for significant environmental effects from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for a proposed release or who has had prepared an environmental assessment worksheet by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for a proposed release need not comply with this chapter for the proposed release in calendar year 1992.
Chapter 4410 and this chapter do not apply to any animal vaccine containing a genetically engineered organism that has received a license from the United States Department of Agriculture prior to January 1, 1992, and any person may utilize such licensed product without a release permit.
Minn. R. agency 141, ch. 4420, pt. 4420.0020
Statutory Authority: MS s 116C.94