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AL SB284
Bill
AI Summary
SB284 Summary
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Amends existing fish country-of-origin labeling law to require suppliers and food service establishments to disclose country of origin for farm-raised and wild fish regardless of federal labeling requirements.
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Requires food service establishments to display a disclaimer on menus or placards (minimum 8.5" x 11") stating consumers have the right to know the country of origin of fish upon request.
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Removes alternative labeling option that previously allowed retail establishments to state country of origin in lieu of displaying a disclaimer or notice.
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Establishes graduated penalty schedule for violations within a 24-month period, ranging from written warning for first offense to $1,000 fine for fifth offense.
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Becomes effective 120 days after passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Fish, farm-raised or wild fish, country of origin labeling by restaurants, health and safety policies to be determined by Legislature, suppliers to food service establishments required to disclose country of origin regardless of labeling per federal law, Act 2009-582, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Secs. 22-20A-1, 22-20A-3, 22-20A-8 am'd.; Sec. 22-20A-4 repealed
Health
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 30 Favorable from Agriculture and Forestry
4/21/2010