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AL HB195

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jay Love

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Reserves to the Alabama Legislature exclusive authority to regulate nutrition labeling of food menu items in restaurants, retail food establishments, and vending machines through acts of statewide application enacted after this law's effective date
  • Clarifies that the reservation of state regulatory authority does not affect or limit federal nutrition labeling regulations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 343(q)(5)(H)
  • Repeals all conflicting laws or parts of laws
  • Became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on June 2, 2011

Legislative Description

Food nutrition labeling, restaurants and vending machines, regulation reserved to the Legislature, not to affect federal regulations

Health

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 5:10 p.m. on June 2, 2011.

6/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Health4/27/2011
Health3/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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