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Kenoi Signs Anti-GMO Bill Into Law [1]

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By: Dave Smith, 12/05/2013

Demonstrations were staged by those on both sides of the debate, including those, picture above, who maintained the a GMO ban would unnecessarily handcuff farmers. File photo.

Mayor Billy Kenoi today signed into law a bill that bans any new uses of genetically modified crops on the Big Island. Kenoi announced his decision to sign Bill 113 in a letter to the County Council. The council passed the measure on Nov. 19 on a 6-3 vote. The bill prohibits new open-air growing of genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs.

 

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