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AZ HB2462

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2015

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Requires food manufacturers and retailers in Arizona to label products produced entirely or partially through genetic engineering with clear and conspicuous language such as "produced with genetic engineering" or "partially produced with genetic engineering"

  • Prohibits manufacturers from labeling genetically engineered foods as "natural," "naturally made," "naturally grown," "all natural," or similar terms that could mislead consumers

  • Exempts certain foods from labeling requirements including animal products not genetically engineered, foods certified by independent organizations as non-genetically engineered, beverages under title 4, processed foods with less than 0.9% genetically engineered materials by weight, and restaurant food prepared for immediate consumption

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day per product for violations, with enforcement conducted by the director of the department of weights and measures and the attorney general

  • Creates the genetically engineered food labeling fund within the department to cover implementation and administration costs, funded through legislative appropriations and settlement monies

Legislative Description

Genetically engineered foods; labeling

Last Action

Referred to House RULES Committee

3/31/2015

Full Bill Text

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