Bill > H3198

This bill requires food manufacturers, dealers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers in South Carolina to clearly label any food or food products that contain messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), which is a type of genetic material. The bill defines "food" and "food product" broadly, encompassing items produced, processed, packaged, sold, donated, or harvested for human consumption. Any person who fails to properly label food products containing mRNA will be subject to legal penalties, including a potential misdemeanor charge, a fine of up to $500, or imprisonment for up to 30 days, with each violation considered a separate offense. The legislation aims to provide transparency about the presence of mRNA in food products, and each violation would be treated as a distinct legal infraction. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, and includes a standard severability clause ensuring that if any part of the law is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will remain valid.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3198&session=126&summary=B