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MI HB5744

Bill

Status

Passed

6/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Julie Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows the Michigan Department of Agriculture to issue certificates of free sale verifying that food is legally processed, manufactured, and sold in Michigan upon request by food processors.

  • Certificates of free sale are valid for 1 year and can be obtained by submitting a completed application form with a $60 application fee.

  • Duplicate certificates of free sale cost $10 each, and all fees are deposited into the dairy and food safety fund.

  • Department must grant or deny certificate applications within 10 business days of receiving a completed application and fee, with written notice of denial reasons if applicable.

  • Effective immediately upon passage on June 29, 2022.

Legislative Description

Food: other; issuance of certificates of free sale in food law; provide for. Amends sec. 2125 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.2125) & adds sec. 2124.

State agencies (existing): agriculture and rural development

Last Action

Assigned Pa 126'22 With Immediate Effect

6/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture And Bioeconomy3/24/2022
Agriculture2/15/2022

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