2003 Senate Bill 226 ↩

House Roll Call 768: Passed

To prohibit releasing a genetically engineered or nonnative fish without a permit from the Department of Natural Resources, subject to felony penalties of up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. The bill also prohibits the importation of certain genetically engineered organisms (GEOs) without a permit. The legislation is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 226 to 229.