HOUSE BILL 527

Sponsored By:

Delegate Cardin

Entitled:

Olive Oil - Standards for Sale in State

Synopsis:

Requiring the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene to adopt regulations establishing standards for olive oil sold in the State in conformance with those set forth by the International Olive Council; prohibiting the sale of olive oil in the State that does not meet the standards; and authorizing the Secretary to seize or condemn olive oil sold in the State in violation of the Act.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/5

First Reading Health and Government Operations

2/18

Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.

3/17

Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices

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

Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of

Labeling

Penalties

Rules and Regulations

Search and Seizure

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 21-330.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered