What the official record says
This Act is the Gene Technology Act . This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent. However, , , , , , and of , to , to , and 9 and of , and the to come into force on 1 or more dates set by Order in Council. However, the following provisions come into force on 1 or more dates set by Order in Council: (other than ): : : : (other than of ). Any provision that has not earlier come into force comes into force on the second anniversary of Royal assent. An Order in Council made under this section is secondary legislation ( Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019 for publication requirements). The purpose of this Act is to enable the safe use of gene technologies and by managing their risks to— the health and safety of people; and the environment. This Act recognises and respects the Crown’