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MS HB314
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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Creates a "Made in Mississippi" logo to be designed and registered by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Mississippi Secretary of State.
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Allows growers, producers, and manufacturers to register products for use of the logo if all or virtually all (at least 85%) of the product is grown, processed, manufactured, or assembled in Mississippi.
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Authorizes the Department to charge a registration fee not to exceed $150 per year per product and to promote the logo through website, print media, paid advertisements, and public service announcements.
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Makes unauthorized use of the "Made in Mississippi" logo or misrepresenting products as made in Mississippi a crime under Mississippi Code Section 75-24-5.
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Takes effect July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
"Made in Mississippi Act"; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012