FL H1233

Creates section 500.90, Florida Statutes, requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered raw agricultural commodities and processed foods containing genetically engineered ingredients beginning January 1, 2015.

Requires genetically engineered raw agricultural commodities to display "genetically engineered" on front package or retail shelf label, and processed foods to display "contains genetically engineered ingredients" or "may contain genetically engineered ingredients" with ingredient names listed.

Identifies eight raw agricultural commodities commonly cultivated in genetically engineered form (alfalfa, canola, corn, cotton, papaya, soy, sugar beets, and zucchini/yellow summer squash) and requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to publish and annually update a list of additional genetically engineered commodities by January 1, 2015.

Exempts specified foods from labeling requirements including animal products not genetically engineered, organically certified foods, foods with processing aids or enzymes only, alcoholic beverages, restaurant foods, and foods meeting certain thresholds for genetically engineered ingredients.

Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules, bring enforcement actions in court, assess civil penalties up to $1,000 per day per violation, and allows public actions to enjoin violations if the department has initiated action and 60 days have passed since notice.