H.R. 4816 — Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2002

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Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2002 - States that a biotech company shall be liable, and that the liability may not be waived or avoided, to any party injured by the release of a genetically engineered organism into the environment if the injury results from such genetic engineering.

Defines "biotech company" and "injury" for purposes of this Act.

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2002-05-22
Introduced in House
2002-05-22
Introduced in House
2002-05-22
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-05-22
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-05-22
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-06-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2002

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