Bernie Sanders’ State Wants to Unlearn the Lesson of Competition

Bernie Sanders’ State Wants to Unlearn the Lesson of Competition

On July 1, the state of Vermont is set to impose a $1,000 per day per product fine on any food manufacturer who fails to disclose on the product label if any ingredients contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The effect of the new law will be to reduce choices for consumers, limit supply, and increase food prices. And these consequences will be felt far beyond the tiny state’s borders.