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HI SB1265
Bill
Status
3/10/2009
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
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Requires fish products that have been gas-treated to approximate freshness to be labeled with the type of gas used and a statement indicating gas treatment was applied.
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Amends the definition of "misbranded" meat and meat products to include those gas-treated to enhance color without labels disclosing the gas type and that treatment was used to approximate freshness appearance.
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Establishes penalties of up to $500 fine or one year imprisonment for violations of the new gas-treatment labeling requirements.
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to post labeling requirements for gas-treated meat, meat from exotic animals, and fish products on its website by August 1, 2010.
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Applies to meat and fish products sold on or after August 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Fish; Meat; Labeling
Last Action
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
2/4/2010