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MS SB2516
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the "Mississippi Food Freedom Act" to protect sales of homemade foods and agricultural products directly to consumers
- Exempts producers and processors from state licensing requirements when selling only at farmers' markets, roadside stands, or through farm/home-based sales directly to end consumers
- Prohibits state or local government inspection, certification, or licensing when food is sold in a single transaction directly to end consumers for home consumption or traditional community social events
- Defines "traditional community social events" to include weddings, funerals, church socials, school events, potlucks, neighborhood gatherings, and civic club meetings
- Aims to promote fresh local food purchases, enhance the agricultural economy, and encourage agri-tourism in Mississippi
Legislative Description
Agriculture; create Mississippi Food Freedom Act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013
Committee Referrals
Agriculture1/21/2013
Full Bill Text
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