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AR SB563
Bill
Status
4/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Maloch
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AI Summary
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Arkansas Agriculture Department authorized to promulgate rules regarding labeling of horticultural, viticultural, livestock, and poultry products that are edible by humans, including rice
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Department may receive and investigate complaints regarding alleged violations of the labeling rules
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Civil penalties not to exceed $1,000 per violation may be assessed for breaches of labeling rules
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Civil penalties collected shall be deposited into the Plant Board Fund
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Bill intent is to protect consumers from misleading and false labeling of agricultural products
Legislative Description
To Authorize The Arkansas Agriculture Department To Promulgate Rules Regarding Labeling Of Agricultural Products And To Receive And Investigate Complaints; And To Authorize A Civil Penalty.
Last Action
Notification that SB563 is now Act 741
4/8/2019