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PSMTC-14 January 21, 2014 Comm. 385: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, GENERAL WELFARE, HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bill 109) 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO THE RESTRICTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated August 13, 2013. Prohibits the cultivation, development, or use of any genetically modified organism (GMO), or to genetically modify any specific or non-specific parts of an organism's genome. Exempts state or federally licensed medical or agricultural research institutions provided all activity is located in a biosafety level 3 containment facility. Allows those currently engaged in GMO practices to continue for a period of 30 months, provided operations are not increased or expanded, and that those operations be registered with the Department of Environmental Management within 90 days of the effective date of the ordinance with a registration fee of$100 per location per year. Referred to Department of Environmental Management and Environmental Management Commission: September 23, 2013 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Yoshimoto and duly seconded by Mr. Onishi to recommend passage of Bill 109 on first reading.) ; and Comm. 385.209: From Environmental Management Commission Chair Anne Lee, dated October 31, 2013, submitting comments and recommendations. ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation`By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by January 16, 2014. Relay users please call 711(961-8245)to contact our office. Page 2