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MS SB2802

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 75-33-3 to exempt poultry producers from state regulations if they qualify for exemption under the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act and U.S. Department of Agriculture requirements.

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 75-33-5 to prohibit the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce from adopting state regulations for poultry producer exemptions that are more stringent than federal regulations under the Poultry Products Inspection Act.

  • Requires state regulations to remain consistent with federal rules and regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture governing businesses covered by the article.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Agriculture; prohibit rules related to poultry products inspections which are more stringent than federal rules.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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