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MO SB155

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jamilah Nasheed

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all meat and fish produced in Missouri that is genetically modified and sold in the state for human consumption to bear a label indicating genetic modification, effective September 1, 2015

  • Defines "genetically modified" as animals or fish whose genetic structure has been altered at the molecular level through recombinant DNA and RNA techniques, cell fusion, gene deletion or doubling, introduction of exogenous genetic material, or similar procedures, and includes the progeny of genetically modified animals or fish

  • Establishes violations as class C misdemeanors with each transaction counted as a separate violation

  • Exempts animals or fish raised without knowing and intentional use of genetic modification if the seller provides a sworn statement confirming no knowing or intentional genetic modification occurred

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to promulgate rules to implement the section under chapter 536 rulemaking authority

Legislative Description

Requires all genetically modified meat and fish raised and sold in Missouri to be labeled as genetically modified

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

1/31/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources1/31/2013

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