"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
If Proposition 37 in California passes, what precedent will be established?
A)Proposition 37 will represent the first time regular citizens have created and voted on a law.
B)Proposition 37 will be the first law passed regarding food safety in California.
C)Proposition 37 will be the first law in the United States requiring GMO labeling.
D)Proposition 37 will be the most expensive law ever developed and passed in the United States.

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If Proposition 37 passes, it will be the first law in the United States requiring GMO labeling. This is not the first proposition developed or put to vote in California. While both sides are spending millions of dollars on the campaign, there is no indication in the passage that this is precedent-setting.

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