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NC S455

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

William Cook

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum fine for violations of North Carolina seed law from $500 to $10,000
  • Authorizes Commissioner to suspend seed licenses for up to three years in addition to existing revocation and refusal authority
  • Exempts retailers from penalties when seeds are sold in sealed containers or packages, or when retailer lacked reasonable knowledge of violations
  • Requires courts to consider retail value of illegally sold seeds when determining fines and to order restitution in cases involving federally protected plant varieties
  • Takes effect December 1, 2013, for violations committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Increased Penalty/Seed Law Violations.-AB

Last Action

Ch. SL 2013-345

7/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Subcommittee B7/9/2013
Agriculture4/29/2013
Judiciary II3/27/2013

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