Initiative 522: Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Measure
Did not pass with 48.9% yes.
- Yes
- 857,511
- 48.9%. The passing rule is not on file.
- No
- 895,557
- 51.1%
Qualified (Done)
On the ballot (Done)
Election day (Done)
Did not pass (Current step)
What a yes vote does
Require certain foods and seeds for sale to consumers that come from plants or animals which contain genetically modified organisms to be labeled as such., with incorrectly labeled foods facing a penalty of up to $1,000 per day per mislabeled item able to be assessed onto the violator.
What moved
How it got on the ballot
By petition. Voters’ signatures put it on the ballot.
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