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MO HB245

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Ellington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all food and food products sold in Missouri containing genetically modified products to display labeling indicating the presence of genetically modified material
  • Applies to livestock, poultry, dairy products, and all other food items containing genetically modified components
  • 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
  • Amends Chapter 196, RSMo by adding new section 196.618

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

Withdrawn (H)

2/14/2013

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