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AZ HB2275
Bill
Status
5/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Juan Mendez
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AI Summary
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Requires labeling of food produced entirely or partially with genetic engineering offered for retail sale in Arizona, with different labeling requirements for raw agricultural commodities versus processed foods.
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Packaged raw agricultural commodities must be labeled "produced with genetic engineering," while unpacked commodities require shelf labels; processed foods may be labeled "produced with genetic engineering," "partially produced with genetic engineering," or "may be produced with genetic engineering."
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Prohibits manufacturers from labeling genetically engineered foods as "natural," "naturally made," "naturally grown," "all natural," or similar terms that would mislead consumers.
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Exempts from labeling requirements: animal products regardless of genetic engineering feed, foods with certified non-GMO verification, foods with less than 0.9% genetically engineered materials by weight, beverages under Title 4, foods prepared for immediate consumption in restaurants, and medical foods.
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day per product for violations and creates a genetically engineered food labeling fund, with enforcement by the Department of Agriculture and Attorney General; effective June 30, 2017.
Legislative Description
Genetically engineered foods; labeling
Last Action
Introduced in House and read first time
5/5/2016