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NY A04290
Bill
Status
2/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
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Establishes a registry of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used in seed production and by higher education institutions for research and agriculture-related programs, maintained by the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
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Requires registry information to be publicly available in written and electronic form on the Department's website, updated at least every six months.
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Mandates creation of county maps showing exact locations of registered GMOs, the organism types present, and their uses at each location.
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Requires seed sellers, distributors, and higher education institutions using GMOs to register them with the Department, including specific information on which agricultural products or crops are affected.
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Directs the Department to issue an annual public report on GMO uses and locations in the state and their effects on New York residents, submitted to the Governor and Legislature by March 1st.
Legislative Description
Establishes a genetically modified organism registry within the department of agriculture and markets; provides that such registry shall include information on the location, type and use of genetically modified organisms possessed and used by institutions of higher education, and included in seeds sold and distributed in this state.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012