Who controls genetically modified crops?

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As county supervisors eye a committee to study genetically modified agriculture, a state bill could render the whole process moot.

Counties and cities would be prohibited from establishing their own laws regarding genetically modified organisms, known as GMOs, under a Senate bill authored by state Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter. Any such rules would be under the domain of the state.

That prospect has some farmers and area elected officials concerned.

"It would take all the authority out of the hands of local governments," Supervisor Ellen Pirie said. "This is a decision I think the people of Santa Cruz County should be able to decide."

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The full article is available on the Santa Cruz Sentinel website.