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1 1 Section 1. Section 199.1, Code 2003, is amended by adding
1 2 the following new subsections:
1 3 NEW SUBSECTION. 6A. "Genetically engineered" means to
1 4 alter the genetic characteristics of a plant by modifying the
1 5 deoxyribonucleic acid of the plant's seed in a manner other
1 6 than by breeding or pollination.
1 7 NEW SUBSECTION. 14A. "Patent holder" means a person who
1 8 holds intellectual property rights in a plant or plant part,
1 9 including but not limited to a genetically engineered
1 10 agricultural seed or crop originating from a genetically
1 11 engineered agricultural seed, which is granted a letters
1 12 patent by the United States patent and trademark office of the
1 13 United States department of commerce.
1 14 NEW SUBSECTION. 19A. "Seed labeler" means a person
1 15 required to label seed as provided in section 199.3 or 199.4.
1 16 Sec. 2. Section 199.8, Code 2003, is amended by adding the
1 17 following new subsection:
1 18 NEW SUBSECTION. 4. It is unlawful for a person who is a
1 19 patent holder or seed labeler to provide for the sale or offer
1 20 for sale of agricultural seed for the end purpose of crop
1 21 production if the agricultural seed has been genetically
1 22 engineered to render the agricultural seed or the crop that it
1 23 produces sterile.
1 24 Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act, being deemed of
1 25 immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
1 26 EXPLANATION
1 27 This bill amends Code chapter 199, which regulates the sale
1 28 of seed, including agricultural seed. The bill amends Code
1 29 section 199.8, which lists a number of illegal activities, by
1 30 providing that a person who is a patent holder of agricultural
1 31 seed or a person required under the Code chapter to label
1 32 agricultural seed is prohibited from selling agricultural seed
1 33 for crop production if the agricultural seed has been
1 34 genetically engineered to render the agricultural seed or the
1 35 crop that it produces sterile. This is sometimes commonly
2 1 referred to as a "terminator gene".
2 2 According to Code section 199.13, a person who violates
2 3 Code section 199.8 is guilty of a simple misdemeanor
2 4 punishable by confinement for no more than 30 days or a fine
2 5 of at least $50 but not more than $500, or by both.
2 6 The bill takes effect upon enactment.
2 7 LSB 2710YH 80
2 8 da/cf/24
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