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MI HB5505

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Richard Hammel

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "Buy Michigan First" program within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to designate and encourage public entities to purchase farm products grown, processed, or manufactured in Michigan.

  • Defines "farm product" according to the Right to Farm Act (1981 PA 93, MCL 286.472) and grants the department authority to implement the program's purposes.

  • Requires the program to increase marketing opportunities for Michigan farm products to public entities and establish partnerships with public institutions, local governments, universities, commodity groups, manufacturers, and retailers.

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

  • Permits the department to accept funding from private or public sources and promulgate rules under the Administrative Procedures Act to implement the program.

Legislative Description

Agriculture; products; buy Michigan first program to encourage the purchase of agricultural products from farms within this state; provide for. Creates new act.

State agencies (existing), agriculture

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 03/22/2012

3/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/21/2012

Full Bill Text

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