Definitions for genetic engineering rules

As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Genetic engineering” means a process or technology employed whereby the hereditary apparatus of a living cell is altered, modified, or changed so that the cell can produce more or different chemicals or perform completely new functions. “Person” includes natural persons, partnerships, joint ventures, societies, associations, clubs, trustees, trusts, or corporations or any officer, agent, employee, factor, or any other personal representative thereof, in any capacity, acting either for himself or for any other person, under personal appointment or pursuant to law. “Recombinant DNA” means the transfer of genes, regulatory sequences, or nucleic acid between hosts by the use of vectors or laboratory manipulations and includes the insertion, excision, duplication, inactivation, or relocation of specific genes, regulatory sequences, or sections of nucleic acid. This term does not apply to a material or an organism developed exclusively through traditional methods of breeding, hybridization, or nondirected mutagenesis. SUPP. 1 (1-2017) 14-40 GENERAL WELFARE § 14-91 “Release” means a discharge, emission or liberation of any genetically engineered organisms, or the product of a genetically engineered organism, into the open environment. (2008, ord 08-154, sec 1.) 14-91