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AL HJR186

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

2/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jack Collier

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

  • Act 2009-582, enacted May 20, 2009, requires food service establishments to disclose the country of origin of farm-raised and wild fish upon consumer request.

  • The Alabama Department of Public Health is charged with enforcing the law, investigating complaints, and levying fines for repeat violations.

  • The legislature urges the Department of Public Health to fulfill its obligation to consumers by enforcing Act 2009-582 in its entirety.

  • A copy of the resolution shall be forwarded to the State Health Officer to inform the department of legislative expectations regarding this issue.

  • The resolution was adopted by the House on February 2, 2010 and by the Senate on February 17, 2010.

Legislative Description

Health Department urged to enforce Act 2009-582, 2009 Reg. Sess., requiring food service establishments to display country of origin of fish, investigate complaints, and levy fines for repeat violations

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 11:10 a.m. on February 18, 2010.

2/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules1/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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