Prohibits the use of "Certified SC Grown" on food products containing modified ribonucleic acid (modRNA).
The bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit the use of the "Certified SC Grown" designation on food or food products that contain modified ribonucleic acid (modRNA). It mandates that the Department of Agriculture ensure applicants for the "Certified SC Grown" designation certify their products do not contain modRNA. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines up to $500, or imprisonment for up to 30 days, with each violation considered a separate offense. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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