Genetically Engineered Fish

Government Regulation

State

May 2005
State Regulations for Genetically Engineered Fish
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August 2003
California Legislature Passes Ban on Introducing Genetically Engineered Salmon to Ocean Water
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February 2003
California's Final Regulations on Genetically Engineered Fish (Title 14, Sections 1.92, 671, 671.1)
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December 2002
Washington Prohibits Use of Genetically Engineered Fish Within State Bounderies
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View Washington Fish and Wildlife Service Fact Sheet on Rules

March 2002
Oregon Rules on Genetically Engineered Fish:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife considers releases of transgenic fish to pose a serious risk to wild populations. Under this rule, the Department does not authorize the release of transgenic fish into locations where such fish may gain access to wild fish populations. (Oregon Administrative Rules 635-007-0595.)
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March 14, 2001
Governor Parris N. Glendening signed into law a bill that prohibits release of genetically engineered fish into any state waterway connected to another body of water
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Federal

October 30, 2001 
Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Submit Letter to Food and Drug Administration in regard to Endangered Species Act
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International

June 1997
The North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) Guidelines for Action on Transgenic Salmon
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