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MS HB314

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

"Made in Mississippi Act"; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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