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MO HB1965

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jill Schupp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 196.165, RSMo, updating requirements for the sale of kosher and kosher for Passover food products
  • Requires packaged kosher or kosher for Passover food to have a label or symbol from the manufacturer, packer, or certifier affixed to the container
  • Requires unpackaged kosher products to display signage listing the food description, certifying agency, equipment certification, certification validity period (not to exceed 12 months), and dairy designation if applicable
  • Requires businesses selling both kosher and nonkosher meat or poultry to display signage clearly identifying which products are certified as kosher
  • Violators are guilty of a class B misdemeanor, with a good faith reliance defense available for retailers who justifiably relied on representations from suppliers

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: General Laws(H)

5/16/2014

Committee Referrals

General Laws5/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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