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OK HB3806
OK HB3806Agriculture; creating the Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act; defining terms; repealer; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
04/06/2020
04/06/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Passed
05/13/2020
05/13/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/22/2020
05/22/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2011, Section 1-3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 173, O.S.L. 2019 (2 O.S. Supp. 2019, Section 1-3), which relates to definitions; adding definitions; creating the Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act; defining terms; prohibiting certain misleading or deceptive practices; repealing Sections 1 and 2, Chapter 180, O.S.L. 2019 (63 O.S. Supp. 2019, Sections 316 and 317), which relate to prohibition of deceptive practices in advertising and selling; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Meat
AI Summary
This bill amends the Oklahoma Agricultural Code to create the Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act. The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Defining new terms such as "beef," "pork," and "meat" to clarify the scope of the Act.
2. Prohibiting misleading or deceptive practices in the advertising, offering for sale, or selling of meat, such as misrepresenting the cut, grade, brand, or weight of the product, or using a USDA quality grade on a product not graded by the USDA or Oklahoma Department of Agriculture.
3. Repealing previous laws related to the prohibition of deceptive practices in advertising and selling.
4. Providing an effective date of November 1, 2020.
The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring accurate labeling and representation of meat products sold in Oklahoma.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/19/2020 (on 05/22/2020)
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