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CA AB1810
Bill
Status
9/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Marc Levine
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AI Summary
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Excludes seed distributed or received through noncommercial seed sharing activity from California Seed Law labeling requirements.
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Defines noncommercial seed sharing as giving or receiving seeds by noncommercial entities without contractual obligations or expectation of compensation, but excludes patented seeds.
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Authorizes the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to require entities conducting noncommercial seed sharing to submit notification with entity name, address, and responsible party contact information, with no associated fees.
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Authorizes the Department of Food and Agriculture to post information on its website about noncommercial seed sharing, including germination standards, Plant Variety Protection Act compliance, and best practices.
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Declares that the seed law is intended to support noncommercial seed sharing activities and their contribution to community health and food system resilience.
Legislative Description
California Seed Law: exclusions: noncommercial seed sharing.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 259, Statutes of 2016.
9/9/2016