HB 6221 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Food: other; requirements for harvest and postharvest agricultural water; provide for. Amends sec. 7112 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.7112).

This bill allows the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to update state regulations regarding agricultural water use to match recent changes in federal food safety standards. Specifically, it authorizes the department to issue new rules that align with the latest revisions to federal Code of Federal Regulations parts covering food safety and water quality. By adopting these federal updates through state rules, the legislation ensures that Michigan's requirements for harvesting and handling crops remain current with national guidelines. The measure directly affects farmers, agricultural businesses, and regulators who must comply with these water safety standards.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 4, 2024 Last action Dec 5, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024
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referred to Committee on Agriculture
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Dec 4, 2024
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introduced by Representative Jim Haadsma
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Jim Haadsma
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