MD HB1261 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 22 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-22 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 22 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-22 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Public Health - Food Product Labeling - Genetically Engineered Ingredients
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-22 | First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
Subjects
Consumer Protection
Disclosure
Food
Genetics
Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of
Labeling
Penalties and Sentences
Disclosure
Food
Genetics
Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of
Labeling
Penalties and Sentences
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Search/Legislation?target=/2011rs/billfile/HB1261.htm |
| Text | http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/hb/hb1261f.pdf |
