WV HB4624 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to create the "Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act." The bill makes legislative findings, sets forth labeling requirements regarding the sale of foods containing genetically engineered materials or foods produced with genetically engineered materials. The bill also provides for exceptions, testing, civil penalties and civil suits by the Commissioner of Agriculture and suits by citizens. The bill further defines terms and provides rulemaking authority.
Title
Creating the "Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act"
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-22 | To House Agriculture | |
| 2010-02-22 | Introduced in House | |
| 2010-02-22 | To Agriculture then Finance | |
| 2010-02-22 | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
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| 19 | 2H | 1 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 19 | 2H | 2 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 19 | 2H | 3 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 19 | 2H | 4 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 19 | 2H | 5 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 19 | 2H | 6 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4624&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
