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September 20, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Section 14-_ Definitions. As used in this article, unless otherwise specified: "Genetically engineered" means an organism [or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by transgenetic manipulation.] that has been modified at the molecular or cellular level by means that are not possible under natural conditions or processes. Such means include recombinant DNA and RNA techniques, cell fusion, microencapsulation, macroencapsulation gene deletion and doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the position of genes. Such organisms are sometimes referred to as "genetically modified organisms" or "transgenic organisms." Genetically engineered or genetically modified crops and plants include crops and plants for human consumption or for any other purpose. Genetic engineering does not include modification that consists exclusively of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture. "Open air" means a location or facility that is not enclosed in a greenhouse or in another completely enclosed structure[.-] so as to prevent the uncontrolled spread of genetically engineered organisms. "Person" includes natural persons, partnerships, joint ventures, societies, associations, clubs, trustees, trusts, or corporations or any officer, agent, employee, or any other personal representative thereof, in any capacity, acting either for himself, his heirs, or for any other person under personal appointment pursuant to law. "Register" or "Registration" means registration [of locations] by persons engaged in the cultivation, propagation, [or] development, or indoor testing of genetically engineered crops or plants. Registration shall include: the tax map key of the property or properties; a detailed description of the location on the property where genetically engineered crops or plants are being cultivated, propagated, developed, or tested, which description shall include the size of the location and scope of usage; the name of the owner of the property or properties; the lessee or any other party in control of the genetically engineered plant or crop operation or usage; the type of genetically modified organism or transgenic manipulation used; the produce or products involved; the type, frequency, and customary amount of herbicides and pesticides used; a description of any containment procedures employed; and relevant contact information. Section 14-_ Prohibition. No person shall knowingly engage in the open air cultivation, propagation, [or] development, or testing of genetically engineered crops or plants. Section 14-_ [Exem-ption.] Exemptions. The following persons shall be exempt from the provisions of this article: (1) Persons engaged in the open air cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops or plants, other than genetically engineered papaya, but only in those speci fic loc ations w here genetically engineered crops or plants have been customarily open air cultivated, propagated, or developed by that person prior to the effective date of this article, provided that those specific locations or facilities are registered within ninety days of the effective date of this article; and