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CT HB06976

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Agriculture must adopt regulations by October 1, 2018 requiring standardized and accurate labeling of topsoil sold in the state
  • Regulations must require uniform displays of topsoil content information on packaging materials sold to consumers
  • Soil sold in the state must meet minimum carbon content standards based on average carbon content as of the effective date, with regulations to establish specific minimums upon adoption
  • Regulations must define "regenerative agriculture" consistent with generally accepted standards for carbon and water soil content and establish grant standards for encouraging regenerative farming practices in the state

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Labeling Of Topsoil Sold To Consumers And The Carbon Content Of Soil Sold In The State And Used For Regenerative Farming Purposes.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/03

1/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Environment1/27/2017

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