Relating to the sale of raw butter; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Directs State Department of Agriculture to establish state grades and standards of quality and identity for unpasteurized butter. Authorizes person to sell or offer for sale within this state unpasteurized butter that conforms to grades and standards established by department. Prohibits person from selling or offering for sale unpasteurized butter that does not conform to grades and standards established by department. Provides that violation is punishable by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Provides that violation is also subject to civil penalty not exceeding $10,000. Provides that prohibition applies to sale or offer for sale of unpasteurized butter on or after effective date of rules adopted by department establishing grades and standards for unpasteurized butter. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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