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HB 1591 Genetically engineered foods; definition, labeling of food, penalty.

Introduced by: Bill R. DeSteph, Jr. (by request) | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Genetically engineered foods; penalty. Defines "genetically engineered"; establishes conditions under which a food must be labeled as "genetically engineered" and must, in some cases, bear additional labeling; and provides that a violation of the section is a Class 3 misdemeanor.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/15  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100608D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/08/15  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100608D
• 01/08/15  House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
• 01/19/15  House: Assigned ACNRsub: Agriculture
• 01/26/15  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/10/15  House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources