Bill > H3747

This bill amends South Carolina's agricultural code to prohibit the use of the "Certified SC Grown" designation on any food or food product that contains modified ribonucleic acid (modRNA), which is a type of genetically modified genetic material. The bill requires the State Department of Agriculture to mandate that any applicant for the "Certified SC Grown" designation must certify that their food product does not contain modRNA. Violations of this prohibition will be considered a misdemeanor, with potential penalties including a fine up to $500 or imprisonment for up to 30 days, and each violation will be treated as a separate offense. The legislation is designed to ensure transparency and maintain the perceived integrity of locally grown food products in South Carolina, with the law taking effect immediately upon the Governor's approval. By creating this restriction, the bill aims to provide consumers with clear information about the genetic composition of foods marketed as locally grown.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3747&session=126&summary=B