recessive gene. recessive gene in Medicine. recessive gene n. A gene that is phenotypically expressed in the homozygous state but has its expression masked in the presence of a dominant gene.
Environmental law. For other uses, see Environmental Law (disambiguation). Environmental law - or environmental and natural resources law - is a collective term describing the network of treaties, statutes, regulations, common and customary laws addressing the effects of human activity on the natural environment. The core environmental law regimes address environmental pollution.
All businesses, regardless of owners' views on environmental protection, have a legal obligation to follow federal, state and local environmental laws. For example, the Clean Water Act limits the amount of waste businesses can produce that end up in water. Some businesses must follow additional regulations.