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MO HB1354
Bill
Status
1/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jill Schupp
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AI Summary
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Packaged kosher or kosher for Passover food must have a label or symbol affixed by the manufacturer, packer, or certifier identifying who certified the product.
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Unpackaged kosher food or packaged food without proper certification must display a sign at the point of sale showing each item's description, certifying agency, equipment certification, certification period (not exceeding 12 months), and dairy designation if applicable.
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Businesses selling both kosher and nonkosher meat or poultry must display signage clearly identifying which products are kosher certified, unless items are separately prepackaged with kosher certification labels.
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Violation of labeling, signage, or identification requirements is a class B misdemeanor.
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Presence of uncertified meat, poultry, or prepared food at an establishment claiming to sell only kosher food is prima facie evidence of intent to defraud; good faith reliance on supplier representations provides a defense.
Legislative Description
Requires certain food or food products sold or offered for sale as kosher or kosher for Passover to have a label or symbol affixed to it identifying the person, agency, or entity that certified the product
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
2/7/2012