HOUSE BILL 1261

File Code: Public Health

Sponsored By:

Delegate McConkey

Entitled:

Public Health - Food Product Labeling - Genetically Engineered Ingredients

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a food product that contains or consists of ingredients of which more than 1% are genetically engineered ingredients from being sold in the State under specified circumstances; requiring the labeling for a specified food product to include a specified statement; authorizing the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, in addition to other specified penalties, to seize or condemn any food product that is sold in violation of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

2/22

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices

Disclosure

Food -see also- Kosher; Meat, Poultry, Seafood; Milk

Genetics

Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of

Labeling

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 21-330.1 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered