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AR HB1407
Bill
Status
3/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Hillman
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AI Summary
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Establishes new labeling requirements for agricultural products sold in Arkansas to protect consumers from false or misleading product labels and packaging
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Prohibits misbranding or misrepresenting agricultural products, including false labels, selling products under incorrect names, and falsely representing synthetic/lab-grown products as meat, beef, pork, or rice
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Requires agricultural products claiming to conform to federal food standards must bear the specified name and include common names of optional ingredients on the label
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with each mislabeled item counting as a separate violation; director may waive penalties if violation was accidental or person publicly acknowledges violation and issues voluntary recall
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Assigns administration and enforcement to the Director of the Arkansas Bureau of Standards, who shall promulgate rules and investigate complaints under this new subchapter of Arkansas Code Title 2, Chapter 1
Legislative Description
To Require Truth In Labeling Of Agricultural Products That Are Edible By Humans.
Last Action
Notification that HB1407 is now Act 501
3/18/2019