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- Referred to judiciary
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Establishes an affirmative defense for damages for violation of patent, trademark or intellectual property rights relating to genetically engineered organisms
In Senate Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor John McEneny
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general obligations law, in relation to genetically modified organisms
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to allow for an affirmative defense against any liability if the party can show that he or she did not knowingly and intentionally introduce the genetically engineered or genetically modified organisms into his or her plants or seeds.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the General Obligations Law to provide for an affirmative defense against any liability if he or she shows that they did not knowingly and intentionally introduce genetically engineered plants or genetically modified organisms and they did not knowingly gain from the distinctive traits of a genetically engineered plant or genetically modified organism.
Justification
This bill seeks to help farmers by providing them with an affirmative defense if they are sued for planting genetically modified organisms or genetically engineered plants without purchasing the rights to do so.
Prior legislative history
2007/08: A.1403/S.4951 - Passed Assembly 2005/06: A.1468: Passed Assembly 2003/04: A.1911 2001/02: A.11674
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
Immediately.
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