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MO SB155
Bill
Status
1/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jamilah Nasheed
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Establishes violations as class C misdemeanors with each transaction counted as a separate violation
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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
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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