Legislation would allow gene-modified seeds
Here's a good article about the latest developments over genetically modified foods in California.
Alisa
Legislation would allow gene-modified seeds
San Jose Mercury News
August 26, 2006
A bill that would prevent local governments from banning genetically modified seeds is one step away from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk after passing both houses of the Legislature with bipartisan support.
Senate Bill 1056 by Sen. Dean Florez, D-Bakersfield, would place seed regulation under the exclusive control of the state.
Four counties -- Marin, Mendocino, Trinity and Santa Cruz -- have established bans on bio-engineered crops and would be exempt from the bill.
Opponents of genetically engineered food say its potential health and environmental effects have not been adequately studied.
Supporters of Florez's bill say existing state and federal laws already provide adequate oversight of genetically modified crops.
