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:These fish are illegal to import or sell in many jurisdictions (such as the EU, Australia, Japan, and Canada) due to general restrictions against genetically modified animals. It has been reported that a few pet shop keepers are attempting to sell these GM fish in the UK; if caught the owners will find the fish confiscated and destroyed. The shop owners will also be fined and possibly given a prison sentence. | :These fish are illegal to import or sell in many jurisdictions (such as the EU, Australia, Japan, and Canada) due to general restrictions against genetically modified animals. It has been reported that a few pet shop keepers are attempting to sell these GM fish in the UK; if caught the owners will find the fish confiscated and destroyed. The shop owners will also be fined and possibly given a prison sentence. | ||
− | :Genetically modified fish are illegal in California. Despite GloFish receiving an approval from the [[FDA]] for not being any kind of threat, the company | + | :Genetically modified fish are illegal in California. Despite GloFish receiving an approval from the [[FDA]] for not being any kind of threat, the company is unsure at this point if or when they will take the costly route to make them available in California.<ref>[http://www.glofish.com/faq.asp#GloFishinCalifornia GloFish in California on Glofish.com]</ref> |
:The company that produces GloFish has posted a License Notice on their website. This notice outlines the restrictions on breeding or selling the fish. It also includes information on the intellectual property rights covering these fish.<ref>[http://www.glofish.com/license.html GloFish License]</ref> | :The company that produces GloFish has posted a License Notice on their website. This notice outlines the restrictions on breeding or selling the fish. It also includes information on the intellectual property rights covering these fish.<ref>[http://www.glofish.com/license.html GloFish License]</ref> |