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Legislation


2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 101

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Senator Stone
Entitled:
Public Health - Warning Labels and Prohibition on Color Additives in Food

Synopsis:

Prohibiting, from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011, the sale of food products that contain or consist of specified color additives unless specified labeling requirements are met; prohibiting food service facilities from purchasing, selling, using, or serving food products that contain or consist of specified color additives unless menus and notices meet labeling requirements between specified dates; authorizing the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene to seize or condemn food containing specified color additives; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
1/15
First Reading Finance
1/26
Hearing 2/11 at 2:30 p.m.
2/23
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Elec. Comm.; etc
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Food -see also- Kosher; Meat, Poultry, Seafood; Milk
Health -see also- Mental Health
Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of
Labeling
Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
Notices
Restaurants
Search and Seizure
Sunset

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Health - General
( 21-101 , 21-207 , 21-210 , 21-239 , 21-239 , 21-253 , 21-261 , 21-301 , 21-314 , 21-315 , 21-318 , 21-353 , 21-354 , 21-1214 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered
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