PATENTED SEED ACT
Summary
Creates the Patented Seed Act. Requires that a farmer who plants patented seed and seeks to retain seed from the harvest for the purpose of replanting must register with the Department of Agriculture the type of seed and the quantity of seed to be retained. Requires that the farmer pay a $7 fee per bushel, which shall be used by the Department to pay the patent holder and defray administrative costs. Limits a farmer's liability for death, injury, or loss relating to patented seed. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Genetically Engineered Seed Fund as a special fund in the State treasury for the deposit of the fees. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 9, 2007
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 10, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 1, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Feb 25, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Roger L. Eddy
RRepublican
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