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AL HB346
Bill
Status
3/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Harry Shiver
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 20-1-25.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975 to classify containers of soda water, soft drinks, or beverages as misbranded if the product code has been removed or tampered with.
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Makes removal or tampering with product codes on beverage containers subject to criminal penalties through the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries' existing authority to prevent sale of misbranded food products.
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Exempts the bill from local funding requirements under Amendment 621 of the Alabama Constitution because it defines a new crime.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Beverages, soda water or soft drinks, removal or tampering with product code, containers deemed misbranded, Sec. 20-1-25.1 added
Agriculture and Industries Department
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry
3/24/2011