§ 30A-2. Purpose.  


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  • The purposes of this chapter are (1) to protect Sonoma County's native plants, trees, and animals from transgenic contamination from genetically engineered ("GE") organisms; (2) to defend and promote the economic integrity of organic and other markets that are harmed by transgenic contamination by GE organisms; and (3) to preserve the right of Sonoma County residents to grow the plants and crops of their choice and to be free from transgenic contamination from GE organisms. This chapter shall be liberally construed to fulfill these purposes.

(Ord. No. 6196 R , § 2, 11-8-2016)