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NY S01422

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends agriculture and markets law to require fish wholesalers to clearly label sealed containers of fish with the identity and weight (or standard measure or numerical count) of the fish.

  • Labels must include the name and address of the shipper, packer, or distributor and the state of origin of the fish.

  • Applies to any wholesaler that sells, offers for sale, transports, or transacts in the purchase or sale of fish for human consumption when packaged in sealed containers.

  • Requires compliance with any applicable federal laws, rules, or regulations relating to fish.

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with regulatory implementation authorized immediately.

Legislative Description

Requires certain information to be included on labeling of fish by fish wholesalers.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A3178

6/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance2/7/2017
Agriculture1/9/2017

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