Facilities that transfer or receive certain biological agents must be registered. Biological agents include viruses, bacteria, rickettsiae, fungi, toxins, and recombinant organisms/molecules. Prior to transfer of any covered agent, a Center for Disease Control (CDC) Form EA-101 must be completed for each transfer. In addition, the transferor must verify that the requester's facility has a current registration, verify that the intended use of the agent is correctly indicated on CDC Form EA-101, and provide a copy of Form EA-101 to the registering agency. Penalties for violating this requirement go up to $250,000 per individual and $500,000 per organization.
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