HB 2942 Summary

• Requires all genetically engineered food or seed stock offered for retail sale in Oklahoma to display a conspicuous label stating "Produced with Genetic Engineering" on packaging or shelf signage.

• Prohibits genetically engineered food or seed stock from being labeled or described as "natural."

• Establishes exceptions to labeling requirements: food from animals fed genetically engineered feed, products with less than 0.9% genetically engineered content (until November 1, 2019), and products with sworn statements from producers certifying non-genetically engineered status.

• Exempts restaurants, alcoholic beverages, and medical foods from disclosure requirements.

• Creates civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day per misbranded product per sales location, and requires the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to develop an affidavit form for producers.