Prior to summer recess Rep. Distel (D) from Conneaut, OH introduced H.B. 513 which would allow farmers to replant patented seed by registering with ODA and paying a $7.00 / bushel fee for the privilege of doing so. Rep. Distel is a member of the House Ag and Natural Resource Committee.
Not much has happened, or is likely to happen untill fall. At this time the language has only been assigned a bill number. There are no hearing scheduled because the General Assembly is out untill after the November elections.
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