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The purpose of this bill is to create the "Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act." The bill makes legislative findings, sets forth information requirements regarding the sale of genetically engineered seeds, plants and animals, identifies certain contractual provisions to be against public policy and prevents noncompetitive practices involving technology fees. The bill also sets forth measures to be taken to avoid cross pollination of genetically engineered plants and seeds and requires genetically engineered seeds to be so labeled. The bill further prohibits loan discrimination. Also, the bill provides for civil and citizen suits. The bill defines terms and provides rulemaking authority.
Creating the "Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act"
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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
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