HB 1856 -- Genetically Enhanced Seed

Co-Sponsors:  Myers, King, Quinn, Mayer, Merideth, Black

This bill requires that agreements signed by farmers with seed
dealers at the time of purchase of genetically enhanced or
modified seed contain a provision that allows a farmer to plant
seed derived from the originally purchased seed on land under his
control.  Seed dealers may require that seed derived by planting
genetically enhanced or modified seed not be sold, given away, or
distributed.

The provisions of the bill do not apply to producers who by
contract with a seed producing company grow genetically enhanced
or modified seed that will be sold by that company.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:02 am