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MS SB2687

MS SB2687
Consumer incentive items/food nutrition labeling; prohibit local government regulation of.


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2013

Introduced Session

2013 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Reserve To The Legislature Any Regulation Of Consumer Incentive Items And Nutrition Labeling For Food That Is A Menu Item In Restaurants, Food Establishments And Vending Machines; To Specify That The Act Would Not Affect The Federal Regulation Of Nutrition Labeling Under Existing Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill reserves the authority to regulate consumer incentive items, which are items like toys or tokens associated with meals, and nutrition labeling for restaurant, retail, and vending machine food items exclusively to the state legislature, meaning local governments (political subdivisions) cannot create their own rules on these matters. The bill clarifies that it does not override existing federal regulations on nutrition labeling, specifically referencing the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing any local laws, conditioning licenses, or banning food based on nutrition information or the presence or absence of consumer incentive items. It also prevents local entities from restricting the sale or distribution of foods approved by federal agencies like the USDA.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 03/18/2013)

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