Kenoi signs Bill 113

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Mayor Billy Kenoi signed Bill 113 into law today, his office has confirmed.

Mayor Billy Kenoi signed Bill 113 into law today, his office has confirmed.

The controversial bill restricts the use of genetically modified crops on the Big Island by banning their open-air use and testing.

Existing growers of transgenic crops are exempted but must sign up with a registry.