[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Fredon Ord. No. 7-88 (Sec. 3-8 of the 1972 Revised General Ordinances). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
A living microorganism, including, but not limited to, bacteria
and virus whose genes have been artificially altered for scientific
or commercial purposes.
No person or entity shall release any genetically engineered
microorganisms into the outdoor environment within the Township of
Fredon as part of any field tests, experiment or research project,
or for any other reason, without first having obtained a permit issued
by the Township Committee, after public hearing.
The Township Committee shall adopt, by resolution, such rules
and regulations which shall, in its discretion, be deemed reasonable
and necessary governing the application for permission to release
any genetically engineered microorganism into the outdoor environment
of the Township, including, but not limited to, regulations requiring
completion of appropriate applications; submission of a plan for environmental
protection, containment and disposal; submission of a plan insuring
the health, safety and welfare of the public; submission of approvals
by appropriate state and federal governmental agencies; payment of
fees and costs to the Township; survey and location of the release
site and affected areas; and posting of appropriate sureties or other
insurances to guarantee against liability for damage or loss.
[Amended by Ord. No. 99-06]
Any person or entity who violates this chapter shall be liable for penalties in accord with the schedule shown in § 1-3. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense under this chapter.
