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MI HB5410
Bill
Status
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
HB 5410 Summary
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Prohibits federal regulation of food, food producers, and food production when food is produced and remains entirely within Michigan.
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Defines "food" broadly to include fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, raw milk, cheese, beverages, herbs, spices, vitamins, and supplements, but excludes drugs and non-bottled water.
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Prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement agents from enforcing federal food laws within Michigan when the food remains intrastate, including agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, FDA, and state/local police.
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Makes violation of the enforcement prohibition a misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
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Authorizes the Michigan Attorney General to enforce the act through court proceedings seeking injunctive relief and other remedies.
Legislative Description
Food; other; state compliance with federal food regulations; provide exemption for food not sold across state lines. Creates new act.
Food, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 02/17/2012
2/21/2012