TRANS FAT RESTRICTION ACT
Summary
Creates the Artificial Trans Fat Restriction Act. Sets forth definitions and the legislative purpose of the Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2013, no food containing artificial trans fat may be served by a food facility or used in the preparation of food within a food facility. Excludes from the prohibition food containing only naturally occurring trans fat; food sold or served in a manufacturer's original sealed package; free food samples made available or served to customers in food facilities, but that are only available for sale in the manufacturer's original sealed package; and food repackaged from the manufacturer's original sealed package. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2013, no food containing artificial trans fat may be made available in a vending machine operated by or within a private school or public school district. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules to administer and enforce the Act.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 16, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
La Shawn Ford
DDemocratic
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