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MS HB659

Bill

Status

Failed

4/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "Noah's Law" to prohibit the sale, barter, or transfer of pure powdered caffeine products for human consumption in Mississippi.

  • Defines "pure powdered caffeine product" as a product consisting solely of or marketed as pure caffeine in crystalline or powdered form, excluding FDA-formulated and labeled products containing caffeine.

  • Exempts pure powdered caffeine used in lawful manufacturing processes, research, prescription drugs, and products approved as safe by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

  • Establishes penalties of up to $150 for first conviction and up to $1,000 for subsequent convictions.

  • Preempts all local government laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to pure powdered caffeine products and prohibits local governments from enacting more restrictive rules.

Legislative Description

Noah's Law; create.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

4/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A3/11/2016
Judiciary B2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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