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MS SB2402
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits the sale, farming, cultivation, incubation, or spawning of Atlantic salmon or genetically engineered fish that may contact or spread contagious diseases to native fish in Mississippi
- Defines "genetically engineered" as organisms with altered genetic structure through recombinant DNA/RNA techniques or incorporation of exogenous genetic material
- Exempts dead fish imported for human consumption, pet food, fertilizer, and other consumer products; also exempts triploid fish, hybrid fish, shellfish, and aquarium fish
- Allows Atlantic salmon or genetically engineered fish for scientific research in closed water systems, but prohibits disposal in state bodies of water and requires department approval of disposal procedures
- Effective July 1, 2016, with exemptions for Atlantic salmon already present in the state before that date; Department of Agriculture and Commerce enforces compliance
Legislative Description
Genetically engineered salmon; prohibit sale or cultivation of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Agriculture2/8/2016
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