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 Bill Status of HB6297  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  FOOD LABELING-SEAFOOD

House Sponsors
Rep. André M. Thapedi

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
410 ILCS 620/12.2 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that any label of fresh, frozen, or processed fish or shellfish, wild or farm raised, offered for sale at wholesale or retail shall clearly identify (1) the species of fish or shellfish by its common name, (2) whether the fish or shellfish was farm raised or wild caught, and (3) whether the fish or shellfish was caught domestically or imported. Provides that a retail food facility that sells or offers for sale any fresh, frozen, or processed fish or shellfish, wild or farm raised, may not knowingly misidentify or misbrand (1) the country of origin of the fish or shellfish or (2) whether the fish or shellfish was farm raised or wild caught. Sets forth provisions concerning misbranding and the presumption of knowledge.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  9/10/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. André M. Thapedi
  11/6/2014HouseFirst Reading
  11/6/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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