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MO HB984
Bill
Status
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Meadows
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AI Summary
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Requires all food and food products sold in Missouri containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to be labeled as such
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Applies to all food categories including livestock, poultry, milk, and dairy products
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Defines "genetically modified product" as any product where genetic material has been altered through modern biotechnology in ways that do not occur naturally through multiplication or natural recombination
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Amends Chapter 196, RSMo by adding new section 196.618 to establish these labeling requirements
Legislative Description
Requires all food and food products sold in Missouri that are or contain genetically modified products to be labeled indicating that the food is or contains genetically modified products
Last Action
Referred: Agri-Business (H)
4/12/2011