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This bill establishes the Made in PA Program, administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), which aims to promote and support Pennsylvania-based businesses and their locally manufactured products. The program allows qualifying businesses with physical locations in Pennsylvania to apply for membership and use a trademarked "Made in PA" logo for marketing their Pennsylvania-made commodities. To be eligible, businesses must submit an application, receive certification as a qualified entity, and enter into a membership agreement with the department. The bill creates a Made in PA Fund to support the program, which will be financed through appropriations, membership fees, civil penalties, and investment earnings. The department will maintain a public website listing program members, their products, and contact information, and will have the authority to charge annual membership fees and event-related costs. The program includes provisions for civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations, allows the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief, and requires the department to issue annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly about the program's impact. The membership agreements will be effective for one year and renewable, and members can terminate their agreement with 60 days' notice. The primary goal is to promote and support local manufacturing and businesses within Pennsylvania.

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