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ND SCR4018
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Wesley Belter
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AI Summary
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Urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary to base regulatory decisions on sound scientific research when deregulating genetically engineered alfalfa and similar crops
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Opposes imposing geographic restrictions and isolation distance requirements on deregulated alfalfa, arguing such conditions are not scientifically based
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Asserts that growers already have established practices of cooperating with neighbors and working with the seed industry through contractual arrangements to address coexistence and stewardship
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Contends that matters of coexistence and stewardship are more effectively addressed through producer relationships than federal regulatory requirements
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Directs the North Dakota Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary and North Dakota's Congressional Delegation
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution urging the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture to rely on sound scientific research to support regulatory decisionmaking with respect to the deregulation of alfalfa and all other similar circumstances.
Last Action
Signed by President
4/15/2011