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MI HB6041
Bill
Status
4/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
George Cushingberry
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Permits the Department of Agriculture to accept funds from private or public sources to implement the program.
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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