Legislative Detail: WV House Bill 4626 - 2010 Regular Session


HB4626 - West Virginia

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Status

Pending House House Agriculture Committee
February 22 2010 - To House Agriculture

Summary

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.

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Title

Creating the "Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act"

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History

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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