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California Rice Certification Act

AB 2622 Legislation
Read the legislation that established the AB 2622 Committee. Available on the Legislative Counsel website.

PEW Institute on Food and Biotechnology
"Tending Fields: State & Federal Roles in Oversight of Genetically Modified Crops"
December 2004

The PEW report illustrates how different states are addressing major issues concerning state oversight of biotech crops and foods. A portion of the report focuses on the California rice industry's management of potential risks and benefits associated with biotechnology crops.

Read about the California Rice Certification Act in the PEW report
Role of State Advisory Bodies in Decisions to Commercialize Biotech Crops (pdf)
Biotech Activity and Legislative Status Data (pdf)