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AL HB452
Bill
Status
4/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bob Fincher
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 22-20A-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to remove state-level country of origin labeling requirements for fish when federal law does not require such labeling.
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Suppliers of farm-raised or wild fish to food service establishments must provide country of origin information only as required by federal law.
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Food service establishments are not required to provide additional information beyond federal requirements when serving farm-raised or wild fish.
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Food service establishments must still display a disclaimer notice on menus or placards (minimum 8.5 by 11 inches) informing consumers of their right to request country of origin information upon request.
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Effective date is the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Health, fish, farm raised fish or wild, labeled not required if not required by federal law, Sec. 22-20A-3 am'd.
Health
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry
4/9/2015