2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 69

File Code: Natural Resources - Generally
Sponsored By:
Delegate D'Amato
Entitled:
Imported Crab Meat - Restrictions

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from putting a false or misleading statement on a package of crab meat or products made from crab meat; prohibiting a person from marking a container containing crab meat originating from a foreign country with a mark identifying the product with the State; requiring a container of crab meat or a product made from crab meat from outside the U.S. to be marked with a label stating the country of origin; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
10/19
Pre-filed
1/12
First Reading Environmental Matters
Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m.
1/26
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/6
Referred to interim study by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
CRABS
FINES
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
LABELING
REPORTS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 21-339 , 21-343 , 21-344 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered