# The Genetically Modified Organisms (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019, Note: Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are mainly made in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 1(1) and (3) of schedule 2, and paragraph 21 of schedule 7, of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in order to address, on exit day, failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. But Part 2 also makes some changes to related subordinate legislation, before exit day, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972. More specifically—
Part 2 amends the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 to clarify and adjust some provisions before exit day.
Part 3 amends the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 and the Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 to address deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the EU.
No business and regulatory impact assessment has been prepared for these Regulations as no impact upon business, charities or voluntary bodies is foreseen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2019/57/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organisms-eu-exit-scotland-amendment-regulations-2019/note
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