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MI HB5505
Bill
Status
3/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
Richard Hammel
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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