HOUSE BILL 1042

File Code: Public Health

Sponsored By:

Delegates Marriott, Oaks, Kirk, Watson, Opara, C. Mitchell, Fulton, Nathan-Pulliam, and Parker

Entitled:

Health - Refrigerated Foods - Sale After Certain Dates

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the sale of foods that must be refrigerated to preserve the food for human consumption at a later time after a sell-by date or after 7 days after a use-by date; providing that a violator of the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not to exceed $100; etc.

Legislative History

House Action

2/3

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/5

Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

3/3

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40

Delegate Tony Edward Fulton, District 40

Delegate Ruth M. Kirk, District 44

Delegate Clarence M. Mitchell, IV, District 44

Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10

Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41

Delegate Clay C. Opara, District 41

Delegate Joan N. Parker, District 10

Delegate Carmena F. Watson, District 44

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

FOOD -see also- MILK PRODUCTS; MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD

HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 21-214 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)