House Bill 6369 Summary

• Establishes the "Food Safety Transportation Act" to regulate pallets used for storing and transporting raw agricultural commodities and food products in Michigan.

• Requires all pallets supplied for food/commodity use to be clean, dry, have moisture content below 20%, be free of protruding nails or damaged parts, and be stored in hygienic conditions away from contaminants.

• Mandates wood pallets used for food/commodity transport undergo cleansing and sanitization through approved methods including high-temperature treatment, kiln drying, steam-heating, high-pressure water with sanitizing agents, electrothermic bacteriolysis, radiation, or microwave technology.

• Prohibits sale or supply of pallets made from chemically contaminated wood (pesticide-treated, formaldehyde-containing, or sealed/painted) and requires combustible material pallets to meet UL 2335 fire safety standards.

• Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 per pallet violation (maximum $5,000,000) for violations of pallet requirements and up to $25,000 per violation (maximum $10,000,000) for improper disposal or removal failures.