The bill H. 3172 aims 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). The legislation mandates that applicants for this designation must certify that their products do not contain mRNA.

Violations of this provision will result in penalties, classifying the act of mislabeling 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
12/06/2024: 46-3-290