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MS HB95
Bill
Status
Failed
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 69-1-305 of the Mississippi Code to clarify country of origin labeling requirements for retailers selling covered commodities
- Changes requirement from "may" to "shall" require retailers to provide country of origin information through labels, stamps, marks, placards, or other clear and visible signs at the final point of sale
- Exempts retailers from providing additional labeling if the covered commodity is already individually labeled with country of origin information for retail sale
- Requires suppliers to provide country of origin information to retailers for covered commodities
- Effective date: July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Country of Origin Labels; clarify labeling of covered commodities.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017
Committee Referrals
Agriculture1/3/2017
Full Bill Text
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