Bill > H3182

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Constitution that would establish a constitutional right for individuals to save, exchange, grow, raise, harvest, produce, and consume food of their own choosing. Specifically, the amendment would create a new section in Article I of the state constitution recognizing this right as natural, inherent, and inalienable, while also setting a limitation that individuals cannot violate private property rights, trespass, steal, or improperly use public lands or natural resources in the process of obtaining food. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election, with ballots presenting a specific question about whether this right should be added to the state constitution. Voters would have the opportunity to vote "Yes" or "No" on the proposed amendment, and if approved, the resolution would take effect upon the Governor's approval. This proposed constitutional amendment aims to explicitly protect individuals' fundamental rights related to food production and consumption.

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