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 South Carolina Department of Agriculture will be responsible for ensuring that applicants for this designation certify that their products do not contain mRNA.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for violations of this provision. If a person is found guilty of improperly labeling a food product with the "Certified SC Grown" designation while it contains mRNA, they will be charged with a misdemeanor, facing a fine of up to five hundred dollars or imprisonment for a maximum of thirty days. Each violation is treated as a separate offense. The act 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