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MI HB6041

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

George Cushingberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "Buy Michigan First" program administered by the Department of Agriculture to designate and promote farm products grown, processed, or manufactured in Michigan to public entities.

  • Requires the program to increase marketing opportunities and awareness for Michigan agricultural products, form partnerships with public institutions, local governments, universities, retailers, and commodity groups, and establish grant application procedures.

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to trademark or protect a "Buy Michigan" logo and design point-of-sale signage, stickers, posters, banners, and display cards to promote Michigan farm products.

  • Permits the Department of Agriculture to accept funds from private or public sources to implement the program.

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to promulgate rules under the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 to carry out the program.

Legislative Description

Agriculture; products; establish program to encourage the purchase by public entities of agricultural products from local farmers; provide for. Creates new act.

State agencies (existing), agriculture

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 04/14/2010

4/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/13/2010

Full Bill Text

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