2013 Regular Session
Overview
| At the request of: | |
| Chief Sponsors: | Representative Boone |
| Regular Sponsors: | Representative Gomberg (Presession filed.) |
| Bill Title: | Relating to food labeling; declaring an emergency. |
| Catchline/Summary: |
Makes foods that contain or are produced using genetically engineered material subject to labeling requirements.
Declares food that contains or is produced using genetically engineered material and does not conform with labeling requirements to be misbranded.
Applies to foods packaged on or after January 1, 2014.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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| Chapter Number: | |
| Fiscal Impact: | May Have Fiscal Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued |
| Revenue Impact: | No Revenue Impact |
| Measure Analysis: | Staff Measure Summary / Impact Statements |
| Current Location: | In House Committee |
| Current Committee: | House Committee On Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| Current Subcommittee: | |
| Subsequent Referral(s): |
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