House Bill 3501

Prohibits growing commodity containing genetically engineered material unless commodity is incapable of reproducing or material is declared incapable of damaging other commodities and, if for food, material has been declared safe for consumption. Makes violation subject to civil penalty, not to exceed $10,000. Declares food containing genetically engineered material to be adulterated unless material has been declared safe for consumption. Makes violation subject to maximum of $2,500 fine, six months' imprisonment, or both, and to civil penalty not exceeding $10,000. Prohibits State Department of Fish and Wildlife from approving use of genetically engineered salmon or trout stocks for crossbreeding with natural stocks. Prohibits department from approving use of genetically engineered salmon or trout stocks unless of type that has been declared safe for consumption. Prohibits licensing of proposed salmon hatchery operation producing genetically engineered salmon if proposed operation lacks substantial protections against genetically engineered salmon breeding with natural salmon or if genetically engineered salmon have not been declared safe for consumption. Requires Director of Agriculture and appointee of Director of Oregon Health Authority to recommend rejection of application for biopharm permit if biopharm lacks substantial protections against introducing genetically engineered material into nearby agricultural or horticultural commodities. Requires taking enforcement action against biopharm if biopharm endangers agricultural, horticultural or forest production or endangers public health.

In the House of Representatives

• Phil Barnhart

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In the House of Representatives Feb 21 – Jun 30

1. Feb 21Introduced
2. Feb 28Sent to General Government and Consumer Protection
3. Jun 30Died when the session ended