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MS SB2060

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Poultry producers who qualify for exemption under the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act are exempt from Mississippi state inspection requirements.

  • The Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce cannot adopt regulations for poultry producer exemptions that are more stringent than federal regulations under the Poultry Products Inspection Act.

  • The Commissioner cannot promulgate state rules and regulations that are inconsistent with U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations governing businesses covered by the state meat inspection article.

  • The bill takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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