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IL HB2487
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2015
Primary Sponsor
Robert Pritchard
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Seed Law to define "seed library" as a nonprofit, cooperative, or governmental organization that collects, donates, and distributes open-pollinated seeds to the public for non-commercial and educational purposes.
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Exempts seed libraries from all licensing, testing, labeling, and other requirements under the Illinois Seed Law.
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Establishes that seed libraries operate for the purposes of horticulture education, non-commercial gardening, biodiversity, and preservation of open-pollinated plant varieties.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
AGRICULTURE-SEED LIBRARIES
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/24/2015
Committee Referrals
Rules4/24/2015
Agriculture & Conservation3/2/2015
Rules2/18/2015
Full Bill Text
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