The proposed bill, known as Maddie's Law, seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 46-3-290, which prohibits the use of the "Certified SC Grown" designation on any food or food products that contain messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA). Under this new provision, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture will require applicants for the "Certified SC Grown" designation to certify that their products do not contain mRNA.

Violations of this law will result in penalties, classifying the act of mislabeling food products with the "Certified SC Grown" designation while containing mRNA as a misdemeanor. Offenders may face a fine of up to five hundred dollars or imprisonment for a maximum of thirty days, with each violation considered a separate offense. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 46-3-290
Latest Version: 46-3-290