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MI HB5336
Bill
Status
2/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits federal regulation of food, food producers, and food production that remain within Michigan and are not sold across state lines.
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Declares that intrastate food commerce is solely under state regulatory authority and exempt from federal regulation, based on the Ninth and Tenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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Prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement agents from enforcing federal food regulations on intrastate food production, including agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and FDA.
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Establishes a misdemeanor penalty of up to 180 days imprisonment or a $5,000 fine for any individual who violates the prohibition on enforcing federal food regulations.
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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 02/19/2014
2/19/2014