MI HB6119

Requires dealers selling or preparing food represented as halal or kosher to post a conspicuous sign disclosing the basis for that representation at the point of sale.

Prohibits dealers from preparing, distributing, selling, or exposing for sale halal or kosher food that does not conform to the basis disclosed on the required posting.

Imposes administrative fines of up to $500 for first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses for failing to display the required disclosure sign.

Makes violation of the food conformity requirement a misdemeanor under Michigan penal code sections 297e(6)(d) for kosher food and 297f(4)(d) for halal food.

Allows aggrieved persons to bring private lawsuits for damages including economic, noneconomic, and consequential damages, with a good faith reliance defense available to dealers who relied on representations from upstream suppliers.

Directs the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to promulgate rules governing sign format, size, placement, and disclosure content.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is conditioned on passage of House Bill 6120.