California bans commercial production of GE salmon in all state waters

California bans commercial production of GE salmon in all state waters. Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 504 into law. AB 504 extends the prohibition of spawning or cultivating so-called “transgenic salmonids” in the Pacific Ocean to all waters of the state. The hatchery production and stocking of such fish also is prohibited. The law will protect California's native steelhead trout and salmon populations. “If these ‘frankenfish’ were to escape into our waters, they could destroy our native salmonid populations through interbreeding, competition for food and the introduction of parasites and disease,” said Wes Chesbro, author of AB 504 stated in a news release. “The only way to ensure this never happens is to ban commercial hatchery production, cultivation or stocking of transgenic salmonids in California.” California ROCKS! READ: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/2901588-181/governor-signs-bill-banning-commercial https://www.facebook.com/GMOFreeUSA/photos/a.468695639837571.108816.402058139834655/848985035141961/?type=1&theater