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.
The criminal law characterizes an environmental law violation as a form of white-collar crime. If convicted, violators face fines, probation, jail time, or some combination thereof. Typically, a sentence of jail time is used when dealing with individuals, while corporations face stiff fines.