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MS HB753
Bill
Status
3/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Preston Sullivan
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AI Summary
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Requires entities labeling products as "pure syrup" to meet minimum requirements established by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
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Mandates that all syrup ingredients other than pure cane or pure sorghum syrup be listed on labels in descending order of predominance by weight.
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce to issue orders stopping the sale or distribution of syrup products in violation of the law, with appeal rights to Chancery Court within 30 days.
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Imposes administrative penalties ranging from $100-$1,000 for first violations, $100-$2,000 for second violations within 12 months, and $1,000-$3,000 for third violations within 18 months, with rights to administrative hearings.
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Requires syrup distributors to maintain records of manufacturer names and addresses for three years and provide this information to the commissioner upon request.
Legislative Description
Syrup Containers Law; revise to require pure syrup to comply with regulations prescribed for.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2013