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GA SB278
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sally Harrell
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AI Summary
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Requires corn masa flour sold in Georgia to contain 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound, and wet corn masa products to contain 0.4 milligrams per pound, effective July 1, 2027
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Mandates nutrition labels declaring folic acid content and product labels indicating the product contains corn masa
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Exempts snack foods (chips, crisps, extruded products), cottage food operators, and food service establishments from the folic acid requirements
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation
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Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months confinement, a fine up to $1,000, or both
Legislative Description
Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food; corn masa flour and wet corn masa products to contain certain amounts of folic acid; require
Last Action
Senate Tabled
3/6/2026