Kauai County Council passed its "GMO" bill....

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1. Yay! Good News, KauaiK! First I heard it.. right here!

Wow.. THis is HUGE! So many worked so hard for this!

Kauai Council passes anti-GMO, pesticides bill after long hearing

The Kauai County Council voted 6-1 to approve an amended bill that calls for mandatory disclosure of pesticides use and genetically modified crops by large agribusinesses on the island.

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. today, the council approved Bill 2491 after a 14-hour discussion.

The bill requires disclosure of pesticides and GMOs by large agri-businesses. It also calls to implement buffer zones near schools, dwellings, medical facilities, public roadways and waterways. It takes effect in nine months.

The emotionally charged meeting reconvened Tuesday with the council chambers dominated by bill supporters who urged councilmembers to pass the bill, stating ample time has been given to vet the issue. Opponents backed Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr.'s request for a two-month deferral to hold discussions with the state on enforcement of the bill's disclosure and buffer zone provisions.

"We have a major issue that is of a concern to this whole community," said Carvalho adding that he is working with state officials on the possibility to direct some of the responsbilities of the bill to the appropriate departments. "I'm not going to set ourselves up to fail," he said.

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