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CA SB1187

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rubio

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that "person" under California Seed Law includes corporations, in addition to individuals, partnerships, trusts, associations, and cooperatives.

  • Defines "neighbor" for seed labeling exemption purposes as a person living in close proximity not to exceed 3 miles to another.

  • Revises legislative intent statement to include ensuring that the amount of seed represented on tags or labels is properly identified.

  • Updates seed container labeling requirements to specify germination test information must be stated in accordance with seed component naming requirements.

  • Changes language regarding labeling responsibility from singular to inclusive pronouns ("his or her neighbor").

Legislative Description

California Seed Law.

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Charles Calderon.

8/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/1/2012
Rules2/22/2012

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