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NC H65

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Larry Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts intrastate food production from federal regulation by claiming foods produced and remaining within North Carolina fall solely under state regulatory authority.
  • Requires all foods and produce produced within North Carolina to be labeled "Made in North Carolina" or "Made in N.C." to qualify for the exemption.
  • Prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement agents from enforcing federal food statutes on intrastate commerce within North Carolina, with violations classified as Class 1A misdemeanor.
  • Authorizes the Governor and Attorney General to enforce the act's provisions through court action seeking injunctive and other relief.
  • Becomes effective upon enactment.

Legislative Description

North Carolina Farmers Freedom Protection Act

Last Action

Ref To Com On Agriculture

2/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/10/2011

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