Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Artificial Trans Fat Restriction Act. Provides that no foods containing artificial trans fat shall be stored, distributed, held for service, or used in the preparation of any menu item or served in any food service establishment or by any mobile food unit commissary except food that is being served directly to patrons in a manufacturer's original sealed package. Provides that a food shall be deemed to contain artificial trans fat if the food is labeled as, lists as an ingredient, or has vegetable shortening, margarine, or any kind of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Provides that a food whose nutrition facts label or other documentation from the manufacturer lists the trans fat content of the food as less than 0.5 grams per serving, shall not be deemed to contain artificial trans fat. Effective January 1, 2008.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/14/2007	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eddie Washington
2/15/2007	House	First Reading
2/15/2007	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/20/2007	House	Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
3/2/2007	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
3/6/2007	House	Motion Do Pass - Lost Consumer Protection Committee; 002-008-001
3/6/2007	House	Remains in Consumer Protection Committee
3/23/2007	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

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