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ME LD1534

An Act To Reduce Food Waste in Maine


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Introduced
04/25/2017
In Committee
05/02/2017
Crossed Over
03/15/2018
Passed
03/20/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2018

Introduced Session

128th Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act To Reduce Food Waste in Maine

AI Summary

This bill directs the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to develop and maintain a publicly accessible online database of resources related to food recovery and food waste reduction efforts. The database may include guidance documents, model policies, program resources, and other educational and technical materials on topics such as aligning food purchasing practices with consumer demands, food donation programs, diverting food waste for animal feed, and establishing on-site composting programs. The department is required to maintain and periodically update the database as resources allow.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (on 03/27/2018)

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