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AL HB432
Bill
Status
2/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Artis McCampbell
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AI Summary
HB 432 Summary
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Expands existing country-of-origin labeling requirements to include all fish products of the Order of Siluriformes (not just catfish) at food service establishments.
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Requires food service establishments to notify consumers of the name and country of origin for all catfish and siluriformes products offered for sale.
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Allows country of origin to be displayed on menus in the same location and font size as the product, or by using signs (minimum 93 square inches with 1-inch characters) posted in conspicuous locations.
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Removes the option to use tabletop displays for country of origin identification (previously allowed under existing law).
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Food service establishments, listing of country of origin of food containing fish product of the Order of Siluriformes, methods of display, Sec. 22-20A-31 am'd.
Food Service Establishments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry
2/6/2014