Rector's Directive No. 46/2017












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            * The Use of Genetically Modified Organisms and Genetic Products at Charles University
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            To implement:   Act No. 78/2004 Sb., on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms and Gene
                            209/2004 Sb., on Detailed Conditions for the Use of Genetically Modified O
            Date of effect: 1 July 2017



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            * Article 1
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            1.Charles University in Prague (the “University”) can use genetically modified organisms a

              products based on a relevant authorisation.
            2.Genetically modified organisms and genetic products can be used at faculties where such 
              for educational, scientific, or research activities.



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            * Article 2
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            In the matters of the use of genetically modified organisms and genetic products, the Univ

            represented by the deans of faculties who have been authorised in writing by the Rector.



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            * Article 3
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            1.An application for the contained use, release into the environment, or entry in the Regi
              into Circulation, or the notice of the contained use are submitted on behalf of the Univ
              dean of the respective faculty.

            2.The dean of the respective faculty is accountable to the Rector for the discharge of all
              from the use of genetically modified organisms and genetic products under Act No. 78/200
              the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms and Genetic Products, as amended (the “Act”), 

              legislation.
            3.The faculty sends the copies of schedules of genetically modified organisms and final re
              Rector as well.

            4.The faculty must notify the Rector without delay of any accident.



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            * Article 4
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            The Department of Science and Research of the Rector’s Office of the University provides a
            support which is necessary for the completion of the tasks of the University in accordance



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            * Article 5

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            1.The deans of the faculties which use genetically modified organisms and genetic products
              effect of this directive will inform the Rector accordingly within 30 days of the date o

              directive.
            2.This directive becomes effective on 1 July 2017.
            3.The Rector’s directive No. 48/2014 is repealed.





            In Prague on 28 June 2017
                                                                  Prof. MUDr. Tomáš Zima, DrSc., MBA
            Rector