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This bill requires restaurants and catering operations in Virginia to provide clear notices about pork products on their menus and ensure those menus are accessible to food preparation and service employees. Specifically, the bill defines a catering operation as a business that contracts to prepare food for service at a different location, and mandates that any menu listing an item containing pork products must have a conspicuous notice directly next to or underneath that item. Furthermore, restaurants and catering operations must post a copy of their menu in a location where all employees involved in food preparation and service can easily see it. While the original bill draft included a provision for a civil penalty of up to $200 for violations, that section appears to have been removed in the final version, effectively eliminating the potential financial consequence for non-compliance. The bill aims to increase transparency about menu ingredients, particularly for items containing pork, which may be important for customers with dietary restrictions or religious considerations.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1133