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MO HB826
Bill
Status
2/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Joe McGaugh
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AI Summary
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Prohibits retail sale of domestic wine in Missouri unless certified as produced by and harvested with grapes by verified United States citizens
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Defines "domestic wine" as any wine produced with grapes harvested in the United States
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Assigns the Missouri Department of Agriculture responsibility for promulgating rules and regulations to implement the certification requirements
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Rules must comply with Chapter 536 (Missouri's administrative rulemaking procedures) and Section 536.028 to become effective
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Includes a nonseverability clause voiding the rulemaking authority if the General Assembly's Chapter 536 review powers are held unconstitutional, with an effective date reference of August 28, 2015
Legislative Description
Requires all domestic wines sold in Missouri to be certified as harvested and produced by verified U.S. citizens
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/17/2015