- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Assembly
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jul 27, 2023
What it does
Existing law, the California Seed Law (the seed law) , regulates the shipment, delivery, transport, and sale of agricultural or vegetable seed, as defined, within the state, as well as the investigation and prosecution of breach of contract or patent infringement claims against farmers for unauthorized possession or use of genetically engineered plants. The seed law is enforced by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture and by county agricultural commissioners and their qualified representatives, as provided. The seed law establishes a subvention program under which the secretary is required to annually apportion $120,000, in aggregate, among counties that choose to participate in the…
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
- Committee on Agriculture
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.