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MO HB1095

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jay Houghton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 416.415, RSMo, which prohibited milk processors and distributors from selling milk products below cost with intent to unfairly divert trade, injure competitors, destroy competition, or create a monopoly

  • Eliminates the provision that made selling or advertising milk below cost prima facie evidence of a violation

  • Removes the rule preventing profits from non-milk products from being used to subsidize or lower the cost of milk products

  • Allows milk processors and distributors in Missouri to price milk products without the previous below-cost sales restrictions

Legislative Description

Repeals a provision prohibiting the sale of milk at less than cost to the processor or distributor

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Policy3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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