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AK HB29

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2017

Primary Sponsor

Geran Tarr

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from selling or offering for sale a genetically modified fish or fish product in Alaska.

  • Defines "genetically modified fish" as finfish or shellfish whose genetic structure has been altered at the molecular level through unnatural means, including recombinant DNA and RNA techniques, cell fusion, gene deletion or doubling, introduction of exogenous genetic material, or alteration of gene position.

  • Includes the progeny (offspring) of genetically modified fish within the definition of prohibited organisms.

  • Defines "genetically modified fish product" as any product prepared from a genetically modified fish.

  • Repeals existing provisions in AS 17.20.040(a)(14), 17.20.040(b)(2), and 17.20.040(b)(3).

Legislative Description

Ban Sale Of Genetically Modified Fish

Business

Last Action

REFERRED TO FISHERIES

1/18/2017

Committee Referrals

Fisheries1/18/2017

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